Board of
Directors
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly “UC Hastings College of the Law”) was established by statute in 1878 and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board sets policy for the College, approves its budget, and engages in other governance activities as set forth in the By-Laws and Standing Orders. The Chancellor and Dean is the chief executive officer of the College, with full authority over its departments and activities.
The members of the Board are appointed by the Governor of the State of California and confirmed by the State Senate for terms of 12 years.
- Board of Directors Bylaws (PDF)
- Board of Directors Standing Orders (PDF)
- Board of Directors Policies
- Board of Directors Emeritus
Meet the Board
Calendar of Meetings
Meetings of the Board and its committees are open to the public.
*More details will appear on the agenda for each meeting, posted on this website 10 days in advance.
| February 22, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 15, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| May 14, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9:30 a.m. |
| May 16, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| May 31, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 2 – 3 p.m. |
| June 7, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| – Academic Village Finance Authority Board of Directors | 2 p.m. | |
| June 17, 2024 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 – 10 a.m. |
| July 8, 2024 | Executive Committee Meeting | 2 – 3 p.m. |
| July 15, 2024 | Executive Committee Meeting | 2 – 3 p.m. |
| July 26, 2024 | Executive Committee Meeting | 10 -11 a.m. |
| August 1, 2024 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
| August 22, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| September 13, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| – Academic Village Finance Authority Board of Directors | 2 p.m. | |
| November 21, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| December 6, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| – Academic Village Finance Authority Board of Directors | 2 p.m. | |
The Provost & Academic Dean administers the academic program, including student-facing deans, departments, and faculty. The Dean of Students oversees student affairs and is responsible for assisting individual students with academic regulations.
The Academic Program Services Gateway has information and contacts for students with questions or issues related to the academic program.
The Dean of Students also has posted additional information on formal and informal mechanisms for addressing student concerns.