Gov. Jim Doyle is seeking applicants to serve as the nontraditional student member of the UW System Board of Regents, the governing body of the 26 UW System schools.

UW-Madison students interested in applying must be 24 years old or older and a state resident enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate program.

The student must also plan to be enrolled for the full two-year term.

The new appointment will fill the vacancy created by the departure of UW-Oshkosh senior Thomas Shields, who has served on the board since 2006. The new student regent will begin serving May 1.

The new appointee will also join UW-Madison senior Colleene Thomas, who is in her first year in the position.

Those interested should submit a cover letter detailing their vision for the UW System Board of Regents and an application, which can be found at the Governor’s Boards and Commissions website at www.wisgov.state.wi.us.

The application deadline is March 14.