Commission on Postsecondary Education Commissioners

COMMISSION COMPOSITION

The Commission on Postsecondary Education is hereby created within the Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The Commission consist of (a) An employee of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation designated by the Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to serve as a nonvoting member; and
(b) Six voting members appointed by the Governor.

The Governor shall appoint:
(a) Two members who are knowledgeable in the field of education, but not persons representing postsecondary educational institutions, or colleges established or maintained under the laws of this State.
(b) Two members who are representatives of private postsecondary educational institutions.
(c) Two members who are representatives of the general public and are not associated with the field of education.

Mr. Nate Clark

Chair

Mr. Clark is the current chair of the Commission and represents private postsecondary educational institutions.

Ms. Sharon Frederick

Vice Chair

Ms. Frederick is the vice chair of the Commission and represents Veterans.

Rene Cantu

Member

Member represents "knowledgeable about education"

Jon Ponder

Member

Member represents the general public

Jill Hersha

Member

Member represents "knowledgeable about education".

Chris Sewell

Member

Member represents the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation as a non-voting member.

Dr. Thomas Kenny

Member

Member represents licensed postsecondary institutions