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 set forth in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.

The Corporation has a governing Board of Directors comprised of the University President serving as the Board President, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs serving as the Board Secretary/Treasurer, the Vice President for Student Affairs, 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.

2011/12 Board of Directors

  • Dianne F. Harrison, Ph.D.
    • Board President
      • CSUMB President
  • Kathryn Cruz-Uribe, Ph.D.
    • Secretary/Treasurer
      • Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Ronnie Higgs, Ph.D.
    • Director
      • Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Robert C. Taylor, Esq.
    • Director
    • Member of the Investment Committee
    • Member of the Audit Committee
      • Community Member - Attorney at Law
  • James Lindholm, Ph.D.
    • Director
    • Member of the Audit Committee
      • Faculty Representative - Institute for Applied Marine Ecology
  • Jennifer Stone
    • Director
      • Staff Representative
  • Brian Ramler
    • Director
      • Student Representative