September 29, 1994 Contact: Jennifer McNulty (408/459-2495)

UC SANTA CRUZ NAMES C. JAMES QUANN TO NEW POST CREATED TO BOLSTER STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CRUZ, CA--C. James Quann has been appointed interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in a move designed to bolster efforts to recruit and retain students.

The appointment, which was announced by Executive Vice Chancellor R. Michael Tanner and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Francisco J. Hernandez, took effect September 1. In his new position, Quann will oversee and coordinate the activities of Admissions, Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, and Student Affirmative Action and Educational Opportunity Programs.

"We have asked Jim Quann to work closely with campus deans and academic leaders to coordinate enrollment functions with the academic divisions," said Tanner. "Other universities have used similar arrangements to increase the recruitment and retention of students on their campuses. Close coordination of the four enrollment-related offices is a particularly important element of our effort to enhance diversity at UCSC. We look forward to working with Jim on this important endeavor."

For Quann, the new position represents an opportunity to work with key campus units and individuals as UCSC reaches out to first- year and transfer students. "I'd like to bring these units together with input from deans, unit heads, and faculty, to form a working relationship with greater cooperation and a team approach as we seek to put the collective best foot of the campus forward," said Quann.

Quann will report to Hernandez. During the past year, Quann has served as interim vice chancellor for student affairs in addition to his position as registrar. He will continue to serve as registrar.

Quann has accepted the position of interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment management for the 1994-95 academic year only. A national search for a permanent associate vice chancellor will begin this fall.

(This release is also available on UC NewsWire, the University of California's electronic news service. To access by modem, dial 1- 209-244-6971.)

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