Student Advocates to the Regents (StARs)

A.k.a. Whiteliners

Student Advocates to the Regents are UC students who attend Board of Regents meetings. StARs meet with and build relationships with Regents and speak about student priorities. They are provided direct access to the Regents, without the constraints of the line separating approved guests from the public audience. StARs meet Regents during informal parts of the agenda, which includes breaks and meals.

There are four student advocates on each meeting day. StARs are expected to stay for the entire meeting on the days they commit to attend, usually 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

UCSA prepares StARs by providing background information about agenda items of interest to students and talking points on students’ priorities and strategy. Student advocates debrief their experience  and notes with UCSA at the end of the day.

The Office of the President assists in making sure student advocates have a good experience and are reimbursed for travel. They also help introduce student advocates to Regents or top administrators.

UC Regent Meeting Schedule 2012-13:

July 16-18 Regents Meeting – UCSF Mission Bay- Click Here to download the July Application

September 17-19 Regents Meeting – UCSF Mission Bay

November 12-14 Regents Meeting – UCSF Mission Bay

For questions, to apply to be a StAR, or for more information please contact:

Louise Hendrickson

University Affairs Director

uadirector@ucsa.org

510-834-8272