| James O. Hansen, holds a B.S. from Black
Hills State University, an M. A. from the University of Northern
Colorado, and an Ed.D. from the University of South Dakota.
He also studied at Teachers College of Columbia University,
New York. Former State Superintendent of Schools and Secretary
of the Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, Hansen
was appointed to the Regents in 1995 by Governor Janklow and
reappointed by Governor Rounds in 2001 and 2007. Active in numerous
community organizations, including the Governors Citizens
Education Review Panel. Hansen currently is a commissioner for
the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
He served as president of the Regents in 1998-99. |

James
O. Hansen
Chair of the Committee on
Academic
and Student Affairs
| Location: |
Pierre |
| Appointed: |
March 1995 |
| Appointed by: |
William J. Janklow |
| Term expires: |
2013 |
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