UCSD CAMPUS NOTICE University of California, San Diego |
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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR June 24, 1993 ALL AT UCSD I have given considerable thought to UCSD's administrative organization since the departure of Wayne Kennedy to assume the position of Senior Vice President-Business and Finance in the Office of the President. Wayne's departure is a major loss to the campus, but given the University's financial situation, it presents a special opportunity to reduce operating expenses. After consulting with a number of individuals and advisory groups, I have decided to disestablish the position of Vice Chancellor-Administration and reassign units in that area. This restructuring will streamline the organization and yield substantial cost savings. It is well documented that UCSD has the leanest administrative organization in the UC System. Further reductions in the administration concern me but, all things considered, it is the appropriate decision at this time. Effective July 1, 1993: University Relations, which now reports to the Vice Chancellor-Administration, will report directly to the Chancellor. This will enhance the effectiveness of UCSD's development; communication; special events; and alumni, governmental, and community relations activities. In accord with this direct reporting relationship, the position of Associate Vice Chancellor-University Relations will be redesignated Vice Chancellor-Development and University Relations. Administrative Computing which now reports to the Vice Chancellor-Administration, will be transferred to the Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs. Closer liaison between computing and telecommunications should enhance these services. The remainder of the activities that heretofore reported to the Vice Chancellor-Administration will be reassigned to Resource Management. The position of Associate Vice Chancellor-Resource Management will report directly to the Chancellor and be redesignated Vice Chancellor-Resource Management and Planning. The facility leasing function, which now reports to the Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs, will be transferred to Resource Management in the Fall. Cost efficiencies will be gained by combining all leasing functions within the Real Estate Development Office. Redesignation of the titles for Resource Management and for University Relations will ensure that these positions are viewed as comparable to similar positions at other UC campuses. Such comparability is required if the individuals in these positions are to effectively represent UCSD in the various system-wide councils of the University. This new organization will yield substantial cost savings and will maintain UCSD's momentum as we face new challenges in the years ahead. Richard C. Atkinson Chancellor |