Governance committee approves Julie Lucas as vice chancellor for university development and alumni relations

The University of California Regents Governance Committee on Oct. 5, 2025, approved the appointment and compensation of Julie Lucas as vice chancellor for university development and alumni relations following discussion in closed session. Chancellor Lyons asked whether the salary would generate increased fundraising and said he was “confident that the salary will, generate, more than its amount in increased, fundraising.” The committee moved and seconded the item and recorded an affirmative vote with no opposed votes; the motion passed. The appointment and compensation were approved as presented in closed session. The public transcript does not include the specific salary amount.