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
Interim 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
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Andrew Nino
Student Representative