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 December 5th

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join the Webinar: https://calstate.zoom.us/j/86969631970

Hosted by CSU Channel Islands

1 University Dr, Camarillo, CA 93012

If you would like to speak either during our open public comment period or during a public comment period that is part of an agenda item, please complete an electronic request to speak form available on our homepage. BSI Governing Board Request to Give Public Comment – Fill out form

To reference the agenda for this board meeting, please follow this link.

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-Ghiraduzzi
• Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, or the Chair's Designee: Dr. Akilah Weber