What does the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia do?

• A. Govern, control, and manage the University System of Georgia comprising 35 institutions; they can create new public colleges and universities subject to approval by a 2/3 vote.
• B. Sets tuition rates for all public universities.
• C. Oversees private colleges and universities in the state.
• D. Handles K-12 education statewide.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that this board is the governing authority for Georgia’s public higher education system. It oversees the University System of Georgia, which includes 35 institutions, directing policy, resources, and overall management. A key power it holds is the ability to create new public colleges and universities within the system, but such creation requires a two-thirds vote by the board, ensuring broad agreement before expanding the system. This captures why the board’s primary function is governance and strategic expansion of public higher education, rather than managing K-12, overseeing private colleges, or unilaterally setting tuition.