Committee on Rules & Jurisdiction (R&J)
This committee formally supervises and consults over all modifications of San Francisco Divisional Bylaws or legislation proposed by standing committees and/or members of the Division.
UCSF Faculty in the Adjunct, Clinical X, Health Sciences Clinical, In-Residence, and Ladder-Rank series are eligible to be appointed.
9 members, meets monthly for one hour.
Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location | Day | Time | Agenda | Minutes | Attachments | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | 2025-09-10 | |||
| October 8, 2025 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| November 12, 2025 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| December 10, 2025 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| January 14, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| February 11, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| March 11, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| April 8, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| May 13, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| June 10, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| July 8, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | ||||
| August 12, 2026 | Zoom | Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Academic Senate Staff: Sophia Bahar Root EMAIL
Members
| Term | |
|---|---|
| Irfan Kathiriya, MD, PhD, Chair, Clinical X, Full, Anesthesia, (M) EMAIL | 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026 |
| Anthony Baker, PhD, Vice Chair, Adjunct, Full, Medicine, (M) | 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026 |
| Joshua Byers, MD, MS, BS, Clinical X, Assistant, Laboratory Medicine, (M) | 09/01/2023 - 08/31/2026 |
| Kevin Lu, MD, PhD, Clinical X, Assistant, Pathology, (M) | 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2028 |
| Elena Nedelcu, MD, Clinical X, Full, Laboratory Medicine, (M) | 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026 |
| Elaine Tseng, MD, In Residence, Full, Surgery, (M) | 09/01/2021 - 08/31/2027 |
| Allen Ye, MD, PhD, Clinical X, Assistant, Radiology, (M) | 03/01/2024 - 08/31/2027 |
Ex Officio Members
| Term | |
|---|---|
| Doug Carlson, JD, Ex Officio, Registrar, (E) | 09/01/2004 - 08/31/2026 |
Annual Report 2024-2025
R_J Annual Report 2024-2025.pdf
Appendices
Documents of Interest
- R&J Chair and Vice-Chair Document of Best Practices.
- Academic Senate Office Contact Information.
- Bylaws: Divisional Bylaws | Systemwide Bylaws and Regulations.
- School Bylaws: Dentistry | Medicine | Nursing | Pharmacy.
Resources for Amending the Division Bylaws: Division Bylaw 35 - Modification of Legislation and Appendix VIII - Procedures for Submission and Review of Proposals for Modification of Legislation
R&J Guide to Membership, Quorum, and Voting Rights (8/16/21)
| Committee | Membership | Quorum | Specified Voting Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Freedom | 5-6 | ½ + 1 | Ex officio members expressly vote. |
| Academic Personnel | 7-9 | ½ + 1 | HS Clin and Adjunct members are non-voting. |
| Academic Planning and Budget | 11-19 excluding ex officio | 5 | Ex officio members are non-voting. |
| Clinical Affairs | ≥8 | 5 (including 3 regular) | Ad Hoc members for affiliation reviews are voting members. |
| Committee on Committees | 9 | ½ + 1 | No ex officio members. |
| Courses of Instruction | 10 | ½ + 1 | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. |
| Educational Policy | 8 | ½ + 1 | No ex officio members. |
| Equal Opportunity | at least 10 | 5 voting | Ex officio members are non-voting. |
| Executive Council | 13 | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. | |
| Faculty Welfare | 7-10 | ½ + 1 | No ex officio members. |
| Graduate Council | 13 | ½ + 1 | Ex officio members are non-voting. |
| Library & Scholarly Communication | 10 | ½ + 1 | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. |
| Privilege & Tenure | 9 | ½ + 1, including Chair or V. Chair | No ex officio members. |
| Research | 15 | ½ + 1 | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. |
| Rules & Jurisdiction | 9 | ½ + 1 | Parliamentarian is non-voting ex officio member. Registrar is a voting ex officio member. |
| Space | 9, including ex officio | ½ + 1 | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. |
| Sustainability | ≥9 | ½ + 1 | Ex officio member voting rights are not restricted. Committee includes one non-voting consultant. |
| DENTISTRY Full Faculty | 15 Senate Series | ||
| DENTISTRY Faculty Council | 5 Senate Series | Student representatives cannot vote. If voting as a committee of the Senate, only Senate series may vote. In other matters, all faculty may vote. | |
| DENTISTRY Student Status | 3 voting | ||
| DENTISTRY In Depth Review | 3 | ||
| DENTISTRY Predoctoral Admissions Committee | Ex officio members are non-voting. | ||
| DENTISTRY Educational Policy | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. | ||
| DENTISTRY Scholarship | Ex officio members are non-voting. | ||
| DENTISTRY Academic Planning and Budget | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. | ||
| DENTISTRY Student Status | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. | ||
| MEDICINE Full Faculty | 20 | ||
| MEDICINE Faculty Council | 5 elected, and an officer or Dean | Ex officio member voting rights are not restricted. | |
| MEDICINE Curriculum and Educational Policy | Ex officio members are voting members. Permanent guests do not vote. | ||
| MEDICINE Admissions | Ex officio member is non-voting. | ||
| NURSING Full Faculty | 20 | ||
| NURSING Faculty Council | 5 voting, including one officer | Ex officio member is non-voting. | |
| NURSING Standing Committees | Ex officio members are non-voting. | ||
| PHARMACY Full Faculty | 15 | ||
| PHARMACY Faculty Council | 6, including 3 elected, 4 Senate members, and Dean or Associate Dean | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. | |
| PHARMACY Student Progress | 51% of Coursework Directors | ||
| PHARMACY Curriculum and Educational Policy | Ex officio member voting rights not restricted. The Dean is a non-voting guest. |