About the Board
By law, Washburn University is governed by a nine member Board of Regents. The Governor and the Mayor of the city of Topeka each appoint three members. One is the Mayor or a member of the city’s governing body. The Shawnee County Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents each appoint one member. The Kansas Regents’ appointee serves a one year term; all other members serve staggered four year terms. Washburn University is also coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Shelly Buhler
- Shelly Buhler has served on the board since 2019. She is a gubernatorial appointee.
John Dicus
- John Dicus has served on the board since 2022. He is a Kansas Board of Regents appointee.
John Dietrick, Chair
- John Dietrick, Chair, has served on the board since 2021. He is a mayoral appointee.
Jake Fisher
- Jake Fisher has served on the board since 2023. He is a Shawnee County Commission appointee.
Linda Jeffrey
- Linda Jeffrey is serving her first term on the board. She is a gubernatorial appointee.
Angel Romero
- Angel Romero has served on the board since 2022. He is a gubernatorial appointee.
Jennifer Sourk, Vice Chair
- Jennifer Sourk, vice chair, has served on the board since 2011. She is a mayoral appointee.
Agendas & Minutes
View the agendas and minutes from the Washburn Board of Regents meetings along with upcoming meeting dates.
