December 8, 1995 Contact: Elizabeth M. Irwin (408/459-2495)

AGREEMENT BETWEEN UCSC, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, SIGNALS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CRUZ, CA--The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), has entered into a unique general agreement of cooperation with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California. Signed into effect by UCSC Chancellor Karl S. Pister and former NPS superintendent Rear Admiral T. S. Mercer, the memo of understanding paves the way for a programmatic partnership between the two institutions.

Areas of possible collaboration include educational, research, and public service programs cosponsored by the university and the postgraduate school. The agreement will support both existing programs and the development of new initiatives.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for both organizations," Chancellor Pister stated. "Our collaboration provides increased potential for students and faculty, and for our shared communities as well."

Rear Admiral Marsha Evans, superintendent of NPS, added, "Both schools will benefit. Our programs and faculty can leverage research and education resources to achieve more comprehensive goals. We can have a profound impact upon important multidisciplinary areas, such as the atmospheric and oceanographic sciences, and in high- performance computing and communication initiatives."

This agreement helps formalize a sustained effort that has occurred over the past several years in areas such as developing complementary curriculum, increasing outreach to K-12 schools, and contributing to regional economic development. "Oceanography and electronic engineering are just two of the curricular areas which have special potential," noted Ronald Henderson, UCSC dean of graduate studies. "This agreement provides an opportunity for faculty to develop projects using complementary resources, with resultant benefits to students at both institutions."

The agreement with NPS is one of several in which the University of California, Santa Cruz, has participated in recent months. Other collaborative agreements now in place include those with the Fort Ord Reuse Authority; California State University, Monterey Bay; and Monterey Peninsula College.

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