Which body governs, controls, and manages the University System of Georgia?

• A. Board of Regents
• B. Georgia Department of Education
• C. Governor's Office
• D. General Assembly

Answer: (A)

The governing authority for the University System of Georgia is the Board of Regents. This body acts as the policy-making and oversight entity for the entire system, setting systemwide rules, approving budgets, and guiding academic standards. It also hires the chancellor, who serves as the chief executive and implements board policy across all USG institutions.

The Georgia Department of Education handles K–12 education, not higher education. The Governor’s Office has influence through appointment power but does not run the universities day to day. The General Assembly enacts laws and provides funding, but it does not manage the system’s operations. So the Board of Regents is the body responsible for governing the University System of Georgia.