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Dink-Board of Regents 12-12-12
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The Board of Regents, the 18-member governing body for the University System of Georgia, has elected R e g e n t William Dink H. Dink N e S m i t h NeSmith Jr. to a oneyear term as the Boards Chair. NeSmith currently serves as vice-chair. Our goal is to graduate more college students while being good stewards of Georgias resources, especially in these times, said NeSmith. Challenges are everywhere, and I appreciate the confidence the board has placed in me.
System of Georgia Foundation. He and his wife, Pam, have three children and live in Athens. Regent Doreen Poitevint chaired the committee that developed nominations for board officers for the coming year. Committee members were Regents Neil Pruitt and Larry Walker. The board also elected Regent Philip Wilheit Sr. for a one-year term as vice chair. The University System of Georgia comprises 35 public colleges and universities, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, and the Georgia Public Library Service, collectively enrolling almost 315,000 students.