The University of Washington Tacoma is a campus of the University of Washington and is governed by the UW Board of Regents and its officers.

UW Officers

• Michael K. Young, President
• Ana Mari Cauce, Provost

UW Board of Regents

Regents hold their offices for a term of six years. At the end of their term, they continue to serve until they are either re-appointed or a successor is appointed. The Student Regent serves a one-year term from July 1 through June 30.

• Kristianne Blake, Chair
• Joanne R. Harrell, Vice Chair
• William S. Ayer
• Craig W. Cole
• William H. Gates
• Sally Jewell
• Kelsey E. Knowles (Student Regent)
• Patrick M. Shanahan
• Herb Simon
• Orin Smith