board of trustees elects a president to serve as the general manager and chief executive of the university. The president, according to USF bylaws, is specifically responsible for articulating and advancing the Jesuit Catholic character of the university.
In 2025, USF's Board of Trustees elected Salvador Aceves as President, marking the first time in school history that a layperson has been elevated to the role.
== Student clubs and organizations ==
USF has over 100 clubs and organizations.
The Associated Students of the University of San Francisco (ASUSF) Senate is the student body governance organization responsible for organizing major campus events, voicing student concern, and reviewing the ASUSF budget.
=== Greek life ===
All social sororities and fraternities recognized by the university must participate in the Greek Council, which tends to the development of these organizations and their members. Chapters have some common mixers and socials, Thanksgiving potluck, Christmas clothing drive, Homecoming, …
