the school is no longer governed directly by the Diocese of San Diego. Today, a lay board of trustees governs the university's operations. However, the Bishop of San Diego, Michael Pham, retains a seat as a permanent member and retains control of the school's designation of "Catholic."
== Academics ==
USD offers more than 80 degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Students choose from undergraduate and graduate degree programs from the seven schools and college that comprise the University of San Diego:
College of Arts and Sciences
Knauss School of Business
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
School of Law
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Law are the oldest academic divisions at USD; the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies is the university's newest school. USD offers an honors program at the undergraduate level, with approximately 300 students enrolled …
