Jenny Soojean Kwon

The committee meetings covered several critical items, including the approval of Federal Historic Tax Credit financing for the 100 McAllister Street project, an update on the Series 2026 Bond project plan, and the approval of a Letter of Intent with the California Community Colleges regarding Academic Village housing. The committee also received updates on investments of bond fund proceeds, approved a budget for the decanal selection process, and discussed progress on state budget planning and advocacy for institutional funding.

The meeting agenda includes reports from the UCLAS President, the Board Chair, the Advancement and Communications Committee, the Educational Policy Committee, and the Chancellor and Dean. Key finance items feature the approval of the 2026 Audit Plan, core operations budget changes, auxiliary enterprises budget proposals, contracts and grants exceeding $100,000, and various fiscal policy updates. Further discussions will cover investments, state budget updates for 2026-2027, construction status for the Academic Village Tower project, and strategic planning. A closed session is scheduled for litigation updates, personnel matters, a search for the Chancellor and Dean, and officer compensation.

The UC Law SF 2025 Long Range Campus Plan serves as a strategic roadmap, outlining a multi-year vision to create an Academic Village. The plan focuses on enhancing interdisciplinary education, promoting sustainability, and providing competitively priced campus housing through key initiatives. It encompasses phased capital projects including the Cotchett Law Center, Kane Hall renovations, the Academe at 198, the McAllister Tower renovation, and a planned mixed-use academic building at 201 Golden Gate. The overarching goals are to optimize facilities, prioritize deferred maintenance, and establish UC Law SF as a model for sustainable urban campuses, fostering academic excellence and community engagement.

The committee reviewed strategic priorities, including legal education opportunities and challenges, artificial intelligence integration, and student bar exam success initiatives. Discussions included employment outcomes for recent graduates, the current state of faculty hiring, and the establishment of new centers for criminal justice and habeas petition work. The committee also received reports on enrollment management, the Master of Legal Studies and Health Policy and Law degree programs, library staffing, and recent law school rankings.

The committee discussed updates from the Communications Office, including the appointment of a new Chief Communications Officer and strategies for institutional branding and magazine publications. The Advancement team introduced new staff members and provided an update on the Into the Future comprehensive campaign, highlighting year-to-date fundraising success, donor participation trends, and regional alumni chapter engagement. Plans for Spring Week 2026, including the launch of a new affinity group and the Half Century Club, were presented. Additionally, the committee reviewed annual giving performance, noting successes in digital campaigns and discussing strategies for donor stewardship and mid-level giving.