Revised for the 2021 election.
Will write-in candidates be allowed?
Write-in voting is not allowed for the Staff Regent election. If someone is interested in serving as staff regent they need to file prior to the deadline.
How long will the winner serve?
The staff regent will complete Phil Schooley’s term which expires on June 30, 2024.
When will the candidate list be announced?
The candidate list will be announced after the filing period ends and Human Resources has verified the candidates.
When is the election?
This year’s election will run from 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. Look for the election link in myGate.
When will the results be announced?
Election results will be announced Friday morning, Oct. 29.
When will the winner begin serving?
Since this is a special election, the Board of Regents’ secretary will be notified once a winner has been elected. She will notify the Board’s chairman. The chairman of the Board of Regents will set a time to administer the oath to the new staff regent.
How many staff regents have there been?
Marie Jones, 1994-97
Lori Dial, 1997–2006
Gina Winchester, 2006–09
Phil Schooley, 2009-21