| Formal Name: | Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska |
| Contact Person: | Stacia L. Palser, Interim Corporation Secretary |
| Purpose: | Elected governing board of the University of Nebraska |
| How Many Affectable: | Entire State of Nebraska |
| How Many Served: | Entire State of Nebraska |
| Year Created: | 1869 |
| Year Active: | 1869 |
| Sunset Date: | NA |
| Authorization Citation: | Nebraska Constitution |
| Parent Agency: | NA |
| Number Of Members: | Eight (8) elected members, who are elected for six-year terms, and four (4) non-voting student members, who are elected for one-year terms |
| Who Appoints: | The eight (8) voting members are elected by Nebraska registered voters from distinct districts. The Governor fills all board vacancies by appointment as provided in Nev. Rev. Stat. 85-103 |
| Legislative Approval: | NA |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Registered voter at the time of candidacy filing and meets the Constitutional and statutory requirements of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | Elected members - 6 year terms; Non-voting student members - 1 year terms |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 17-18: | 1 |
| Held FY 17-18: | 6 |
| Required FY 18-19: | 1 |
| Held FY 18-19: | 8 |
| Required FY 19-20: | 1 |
| Held FY 19-20: | 7 |
| Support Staff: | 1.75 FTE |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 17-18 Budget: | $252,202 |
| FY 18-19 Budget: | $238,123 |
| FY 19-20 Budget: | $258,902 |
| Other Funding Sources: | The University of Nebraska utilizes the following funds: General Fund; Unrestricted Cash, Tuition and Fees; Designated Cash; Federal Funds; Revolving Funds; Trust Funds |
| Spending Authority: | The Board of Regents allocates funds and approves spending authority to the four (4) administrative units (campuses) |
| Since July 1, 2016: | Teaching: Undergraduate degrees awarded in FY16-17: 7,544Graduate & Professional degrees awarded in FY 16-17: 3,555Undergraduate degrees awarded in FY17-18: 7,772Graduate & Professional degrees awarded in FY 17-18: 3,514Undergraduate degrees awarded in FY18-19: 7,997Graduate & Professional degrees awarded in FY 18-19: 3,609Undergraduate degrees awarded in FY19-20: 7,849Graduate & Professional degrees awarded in FY 19-20: 3,393Research:Extramural Research Expenditures for FY16-17: $338,332,000Extramural Research Expenditures for FY17-18: $358,233,000Extramural Research Expenditures for FY18-19: $387,491,000Extramural Research Expenditures for FY19 - 20: Not yet availableService:The University of Nebraska provides service to the agricultural community and citizens of the State of Nebraska through four (4) research and extension centers and 83 county offices located across the State.The University of Nebraska provides service to entrepreneurs and the business community of the State of Nebraska through ten (10) small business development centers across the State. |