SUBJECT:

UCSD-Internal Search for Provost of the Fifth College

As you may already know, Professor Jamie Lyon has decided to step
down as Provost of Fifth College at the conclusion of the 1993-94
academic year. Chancellor Atkinson and I take this opportunity to
thank Professor Lyon for his dedicated service to UCSD as Provost
since 1987 and wish him every success in his academic endeavors.

Given Professor Lyon's decision, we are proceeding with an
on-campus search. With the help of the Academic Senate, Council
of Provosts, Fifth College Dean and Advisory Committee, we are
forming the Search Committee for the Provost of Fifth College,
comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives. At
this time, applications and nomination are invited for the
open position. The responsibilities of the Provost and key
criteria to be used in the selection process are appended
herewith.

To receive full consideration by the Search Committee in this
vital search effort, applications and nominations should be
submitted by Friday, April 15, 1994. Send to:

Marjorie C. Caserio Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs

**********************************
VCAA Office: 3/1994

   PROVOST OF THE FIFTH COLLEGE - DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
            University of California, San Diego

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
the Provost is the academic-administrative leader of the College.

The Provost develops goals and implements the long-range academic
plan for the College; shares with the College faculty, the
appropriate academic departments, Academic Deans and the
respective Coordinators/Directors the responsibility for the
supervision of academic programs developed and administered under
the aegis of the College; promotes high academic standards in
instruction and research among College students and faculty;
advances the needs of an outstanding and diverse student body;
provides leadership to the programmatic aspects of College
residence-hall life; develops and promotes the recreational,
social, cultural, and governmental activities in the College;
works with the administration, Academic Senate, and other academic
units in the maintenance, innovation, development, and
implementation of admission and graduation standards,
undergraduate curriculum, General Education requirements, and
established educational and course policies and procedures;
cultivates gifts in support of alumni and student activities; and
represents the College on various campuswide and Universitywide
committees.

Additionally, the Provost reviews and recommends on all
appointments, merits, and promotions of faculty affiliated with
the College; serves as Chair of the Council of Provosts on a
rotating basis, and as ex-officio member of the College's
governing body, advisory to the Provost; promotes and executes
orientation sessions for new College undergraduate students and
their parents; certifies students of the College for graduation;
develops the annual budget of the College and accounts for
College fund expenditures; engages in teaching and research, to
the degree permitted by administrative responsibilities,
commensurate with faculty rank; assumes responsibility for the
functioning of the Provost Office, providing general direction to
the staff; and responsibility for the oversight and supervision of
College personnel and activities in the student life area.

QUALIFICATIONS/KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

*  Must hold a full-time, UCSD tenure appointment.

*  Academic stature, credibility and administrative experience.

*  Demonstrated leadership; ability to engage the College openly
  and cooperatively; ability to encourage expression of diverse
  interests.

*  Capability to stimulate new directions, to promote
  existingresources to best advantage, to build for the
  future.

*  Acquaintance with range of issues facing undergraduate
  education.