As used in this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the CSU.

(b) “Chancellor’s office” means the office of the chancellor.

(c) “CSU” means the California State University.

(d) “President” means the President of the UC.

(e) “President’s office” means the office of the president.

(f) “Proposed doctoral program” means a proposed doctoral degree program at the CSU pursuant to this article.

(g) “Trustees” means the Trustees of the CSU.

(h) “UC” means the University of California.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 663, Sec. 1. (AB 656) Effective January 1, 2024.)