A former president of the Kansas Senate is again at the helm of a state agency.

Dick Bond was elected chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday. He has served the past year as vice chairman, which typically is a grooming position to become chairman.

Bond served three four-year terms in the Senate, including five years as president. He was appointed a regent by former Gov. Bill Graves in 2002.

Donna Shank of Liberal, who also was appointed by Graves in 2002, was elected to serve as vice-chair of the board.