👉 Non-regent is a term used in higher education to describe students who are not members of the university's governing body, such as the president or vice-chancellor. This can be particularly relevant for institutions that do not have a formal governing body and therefore lack the ability to make decisions on institutional matters. Non-regent students may also be referred to as "unregents" or "non-governors." These individuals are often considered to be independent thinkers who contribute ideas or viewpoints to the university