SGA 9001
In CommitteeSenate
CONSTANCE W. RICE
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Constance W. Rice to the University of Washington Board of Regents, filling a vacancy and establishing her term length. It does not create new policy or funding but confirms an existing gubernatorial appointment.
- Appoints Constance W. Rice as a member of the University of Washington Board of Regents.
- Sets the term of service to end on September 30, 2025.
- Confirms her appointment was made on October 21, 2019.
Who is affected
- University of Washington Board of Regents — This appointment ensures continued representation of the University of Washington's governing board by Constance W. Rice, who was previously appointed to fill a vacancy.
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Rice gains formal authority and influence over major institutional decisions at the University of Washington, including budget, policy, and leadership appointments. However, this is a continuation of her existing role — not a new benefit — and does not confer unique economic advantage beyond her current influence.
The Board of Regents governs the University of Washington, so continuity in membership supports institutional stability and long-term planning. However, one regent’s presence alone does not significantly shift policy outcomes without consensus-building; the impact is structural, not distributive.
Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Washington may benefit indirectly from stable governance, but this appointment alone does not alter tuition, admissions, or academic policies — outcomes depend on collective board decisions, not individual regents.
Washington taxpayers fund the University of Washington; however, this appointment does not change funding levels, tax policy, or budget priorities — it only confirms a governance role. No fiscal burden or benefit is directly imposed on the public.
As a public institution, the University of Washington serves all Washington residents. While this appointment ensures representation continuity, it does not alter access, affordability, or quality of education in a way that systematically benefits or harms any demographic group.