University Corporation

Governance

The University Corporation at Monterey Bay (the "Corporation") is an auxiliary organization of The California State University governed by the California Education Code §8900 et seq. and the administrative regulations of The California State University as outlined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. 

The Corporation has a governing Board of Directors comprised of the University President, who serves as the Board President; the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, who serves as the Board Secretary/Treasurer; the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; the CEO of the Foundation of CSUMB; a faculty representative, a staff representative, a student representative, and at least one community member.

The Board of Directors handles matters of policy. Operational decisions and implementation of policy are the responsibility of Corporation management.

2024/25 Board of Directors

Vanya Quiñones, Ph.D.

Board President

CSUMB President

Andrew Lawson

Secretary/Treasurer

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Alan L. Fisher

Director

Vice President of Administration & Finance/Chief Financial Officer

Robert C. Taylor, Esq.

Director

Attorney at Law 

Arlene Haffa, MS, PhD

Director

Faculty Representative

Vacant

Director

CEO of the Foundation of CSUMB 

Elizabeth Mihopoulos, Ed.D.

Director

Staff Representative

Ben Corpus

Director

VP for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs 

Andrew Nino

Student Representative