Members

Leadership

USU is led by presidents and chancellors of America's leading urban public research universities. The board of directors governs and sets policy for the organization.

The current chair of the coalition is Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of The State University of New York.

Nancy ZimpherChancellor, The State University of New York (SUNY), Chair
Charles R. BantzChancellor, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Vice Chair
Luis ProenzaPresident, University of Akron, Vice Chair for Partnerships and Liaisons
Wim WiewelPresident, Portland State University, Treasurer
Renu KhatorChancellor, University of Houston System and President, University of Houston, Secretary
Paula Allen-MearesChancellor, University of Illinois Chicago
Mark BeckerPresident, Georgia State University
Robert JonesSenior Vice President for System Academic Administration, University of Minnesota
Mohammad QayoumiPresident, California State University - East Bay
Shirley RainesPresident, University of Memphis
Michael RaoPresident, Virginia Commonwealth University
Charles ReedChancellor, California State University System
Mark RosenbergPresident, Florida International University
M. Roy WilsonChancellor, University of Colorado - Denver
James ZuichesVice Chancellor for Extension, Engagement and Economic Development, North Carolina State University