The Kansas Board of Regents on Tuesday named Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as its new president and chief executive officer. Bonds-Raacke currently serves as vice president of academic affairs for the Regents. She will replace interim President John Yeary, who has held the role since long-time KBOR President Blake Flanders retired last month. Kansas Regents oversee the state’s six universities and other public higher education institutions. Throughout the closed search process for a new president, Regents Chair Alysia Johnston said the board looked for a “student-centered” leader with experience “aligning academic programs with workforce needs.”