Administration & Governance
Learn about the people and organized bodies that carry the vision for the University of Arizona and beyond.
The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is the governing body for Arizona's three public universities. The board consists of 12 members, including two student Regents, the Governor of Arizona and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
President Robert C. Robbins
The 22nd president of the University of Arizona seeks to prepare students for their dream careers as well-educated, civically engaged leaders in our rapidly changing, technologically advanced world.
Our Strategic Plan
A bold and inspirational plan will define our strategic pillars and goals in an approach designed to energize and focus the entire University of Arizona community.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Maribel Alvarez
Interim Associate Vice Provost, Diversity and Inclusion
Barry Brummund
Chief Information Officer and Vice President, University Planning
Gail Burd
Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs / Teaching and Learning
Elizabeth Cantwell
Senior Vice President, Research and Innovation
Michael D. Dake
Senior Vice President, Health Sciences
John Denker
Interim Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Jon Dudas
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff
N. Levi Esquerra
Senior Vice President for Native American Advancement and Tribal Engagement
Liesl Folks
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Karen Francis-Begay
Assistant Vice Provost, Native American Initiatives
Marla Franco
Assistant Vice Provost, Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
Dave Heeke
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Craig Henderson
Vice President, Executive Office of the President
Jane Hunter
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Laura Todd Johnson
Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Amanda Kraus
Assistant Vice President, Campus Life and Executive Director, Disability Resources
Cynthia Ramirez
Vice President, University Initiatives
John-Paul Roczniak
President and CEO, The University of Arizona FoundationVice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
Chief Development Officer
Helena Rodrigues
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Andrea Romero
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Lisa Rulney
Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Mary Beth Tucker
Vice President, Equity and Title IX, and Interim Chief Compliance Officer
Kasey Urquidez
Vice President, Enrollment ManagementDean, Undergraduate Admissions
Steve Voeller
Vice President, Government and Community Relations
Kendal Washington White
Vice Provost for Campus Life and Dean of Students
Robert Williams, Jr.
Regents Professor, E. Thomas Sullivan Professor of LawFaculty Co-Chair, Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program
Craig Wilson
Vice Provost, Online and Distance Education
Governance Groups
SPBAC
In consultation and dialogue with the President, the Provost and the University community, the Strategic Planning and Budget Advisory Committee supports and enhances the success of the University.
FACULTY SENATE
As the legislative body that represents the general faculty, the Faculty Senate creates policies for academic personnel, instruction and curriculum, research, student affairs, ethics and more.
UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL
The Undergraduate Council reviews all undergraduate curricular action items forwarded from the Academic Programs Subcommittee and the Curriculum & Policies Subcommittee, and also from other areas of the university.
Staff Council
Representing all staff employees, Classified and University Staff who contribute greatly to the success of our community, the UArizona Staff Council is active in the university’s shared governance and advises the university administration.
ASUA
Associated Students of the University of Arizona – the University's Student Government – represents the student body in order to serve, engage, and empower all students through advocacy and a large variety of programs and resources.
GPSC
The Graduate & Professional Student Council promotes the academic, economic and social aims of graduate and professional students at the University.