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 22nd, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9:00am |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15am | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30pm | |
| March 15th, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| May 16th, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9:00am |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15am | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30pm | |
| June 7th, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| August 22nd, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9:00am |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15am | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30pm | |
| September 13th, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| November 21st, 2024 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9:00am |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15am | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30pm | |
| December 6th, 2024 | – Board of Directors Meeting | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
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.