Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed California State University, Monterey Bay President Dianne Harrison to serve on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).

The commission brings together three representatives – higher education administrators, legislators and community leaders – from each of the 15 Western states, appointed by the governors of those states. WICHE’s mission is to expand access to higher education for the residents of the Western states.

The commission meets twice each year.

The unpaid position requires confirmation by the state Senate. Dr. Harrison’s appointment will run until Oct. 31, 2014.