Louisiana Board of Regents Swears in New and Reappointed Members

Several new and reappointed members of the Louisiana Board of Regents were sworn into office today in addition to the board approving the 2023 slate of officers, renaming Collis Temple III as Chair. Joining Chair Temple in leadership positions are: Regent Gary Solomon, Jr., Vice Chair
Regent Robert Levy, Secretary

Two new board members took the oath of office, Christian Creed of Monroe representing the 5th Congressional District with a term to expire in 2028, as well as David Aubrey of St. Gabriel who will fill the unexpired term of Sonia Perez (At-Large) set to expire in 2024. Regents Blake David (3rd Congressional District), Wilbert Pryor (4th Congressional District), Jay Seale (1st Congressional District) and Terrie Sterling (At-Large) were also sworn into office today after their recent re-appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards, all with terms to expire in 2028.

The Board of Regents, a state agency created by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, is a policy and advocacy board coordinating the activities of the state’s public higher education institutions. Its responsibilities include creating a statewide vision for educational attainment and talent development and adopting a funding formula to incentivize improved student outcomes. Members of Regents are gubernatorial appointees, chosen to serve six-year terms after receiving Senate confirmation. The sixteen-member, voluntary board includes two individuals from each Congressional District, as well as three members-at-large and a student member elected annually from the Council of Student Body Presidents.

For more information about the Louisiana Board of Regents and its work visit: https://www.laregents.edu/regents/#about