Northeastern State University

General Information

Boards of Control

The Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education is a constitutional board of nine members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate, with one member’s term expiring each year. This board issues all degrees earned, determines the curricula and courses of study, prescribes academic standards, establishes student fees, and allocates funds to each institution for operation and maintenance from the Legislative appropriations which are made to the board.

The Board Of Regents Of The Regional University System Of Oklahoma is a constitutional board of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate. The ninth member is the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Members of the Board serve a nine-year appointment, with one member’s term expiring each year. The duties and powers of this Board are to make rules and regulations governing the University, to employ all persons in the service of the University, to construct all buildings, and to authorize the purchase of equipment and supplies.