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.
| January 13, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| February 10, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| February 27, 2025 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| March 13, 2025 | Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| April 15, 2025 | Subcommittee on Audit Meeting | 3-5 p.m. |
| April 28, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| May 12, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| May 22, 2025 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| June 12, 2025 | Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| June 16, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| July 21, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| August 11, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| August 21, 2025 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| September 12, 2025 | Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| September 15, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| October 14, 2025 | Subcommittee on Audit Meeting | 3-5 p.m. |
| October 27, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| November 14, 2025 | – Advancement and Communications Committee | 9 a.m. |
| – Finance Committee | 10:15 a.m. | |
| – Educational Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m. | |
| November 17, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.m. |
| December 5, 2025 | Board of Directors Meeting | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| December 15, 2025 | Executive Committee Meeting | 9 a.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.