Harris-Stowe State University Board of Regents

3026 Laclede Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: (314)-340-3380
Fax: (314)-340-3399

Email: president@hssu.edu
Website: http://www.hssu.edu/rspcontent.html?wid=66&pid=2127

Director: Dr. Latonia Collins Smith - President

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 174.300

Department: Higher Education and Workforce Development

Mission: Harris-Stowe State University is hereby designated and shall hereafter be operated as an institution with a statewide mission in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for underrepresented and underresourced students.

Function: The governance body of Harris-Stowe State University develops governance policy and provides governance oversight of the University Administration and operation.

SubCommittees: Executive Committee, Finance and Audit Committee, and Academic and Student Affairs Committee

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 6 meetings; conference calls

Location of meetings: Harris-Stowe State University - St. Louis

Duration of meetings: 3 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 10 hours

Total time commitment: 10 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 7

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 6 years (6 voting members); 2 years for non-voting student

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: no

Political Requirements: yes; not more than three of the regents shall be affiliated with any one political party.

Geographic Requirements: yes, members must be residents of the Metropolitan St. Louis Region

Senate Consent Required: Yes