The two current student representatives on the University of California Board of Regents will launch the Student Regent Recruitment Tour on Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at the UC system's southernmost campus in San Diego. The tour will make stops at all 10 UC campuses, ending in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2009. At each campus, Regent D'Artagnan Scorza (UCLA) and Regent-designate Jesse Bernal (UC Santa Barbara) will meet with students and administrators to discuss the student regent application process and key university challenges they are facing this year, such as student fees, diversity and sustainability practices.

As one of 26 members of the Board of Regents, the student regent represents the needs of one of the most important stakeholder groups -- students -- as well as the interests of the entire UC community and the people of California. The student regent serves a two-year term, including the first year as a non-voting "regent-designate" and the second year as a full voting member of the board. Throughout their term, these regents attend all meetings and serve as members of regental committees with full participation in the regents' deliberations.

Tour schedule
San Diego    Dec. 5
Riverside    Jan. 8
Irvine    Jan. 9
San Francisco    Jan. 15
Berkeley    Jan. 16
Davis    Jan. 23
Santa Cruz    Jan. 30
Merced    Jan. 29
Santa Barbara    Feb. 6
Los Angeles    Feb. 13

The deadline for applying to become the 2010-11 student regent is Feb. 19, 2009. The position is open to undergraduate, graduate or professional students on all UC campuses. The application form is available online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/app10.pdf.

The position of student regent was first created in 1975. The student regents provide the Board of Regents with a unique perspective. As students, they bring an appreciation and understanding of the specific needs and concerns of students. For over three decades, student regents have represented the diversity of the UC student body and provided insight during vital policy decisions.

A complete list of student regents since 1975 is available at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/factsheets/studentregents.html.

To learn more information about the tour, the student regent position and issues, visit the UC Student Regent Facebook group: www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=29607177271&ref=mf

For more information about the UC Regents and the application process: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/studentreg.html