PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 18 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
This week's Washington State University Board of Regents meeting will be the first for three incoming members: Fe LopezGaetke, Mary Nam, and Student Regent Nicole Anthony. A fourth new regent is expected to be selected soon by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Welcoming four new members of an 11-member governing body requires experienced regents to step up, helping their incoming peers get up to speed quickly and providing mentorship, according to Doug Picha, who was elected chair of the WSU Board of Regents earlier this year.
The potential challenges are far outweighed, however, by the positives of having these new members joining the board.
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