The Black-Serving Institution (BSI) Governing Board, established under California Senate Bill 1348, provides statewide leadership and oversight for the Black-Serving Institution designation and related investments. Chaired by Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, the Board brings together legislative appointees and designees from the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, and the California Legislative Black Caucus to align policy, practice, and resources that advance Black student access, success, and well-being across California’s colleges and universities.

BSI Governing Board Meeting

Friday, November 6, 2026

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Virtual Meeting via Zoom Webinar

Attend the Meeting: https://csus.zoom.us/j/86243171154

Public Comment

Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the BSI Governing Board during designated public-comment periods. Members of the public who wish to speak may submit a request in advance using the Request to Make Public Comment form. Advance registration is not required to provide public comment during the meeting.

Request to Make Public Comment: BSI Governing Board – Request to Make Public Comment – Fill out form

Reasonable Accommodations

This meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar, and automated captions will be available. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be submitted as soon as possible in advance of the meeting by contacting the Central Office for the Advancement of Black Student Success at coabss@csus.edu. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests received.

Agenda Available Here

Governing Board Members

• The Lieutenant Governor, or Lietuenant Governor's Designee (Chair): The Honorable Eleni Kounalakis
• Member of the Public, Appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly: Dr. Bobbie Porter
• Member of the Public, Appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate: The Honorable Steven Bradford
• Designee of the President of the University of California: Dr. Gary May
• Designee of the Chancellor of the California State University: Dr. Dilcie Perez
• Designee of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges: Dr. Edward Bush
• Designee of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities: Dr. Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi
• Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, or the Chair's Designee: Dr. Akilah Weber