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| Pacific Creates New Division of External Relations
Administrative Reorganization Will Allow Focus on Community
October 7, 2009 -- Pamela A. Eibeck, President of University of the Pacific, announced today a reorganization that allows the university to enhance its commitment to the community and to athletics. Dr. Ted Leland, formerly Vice President for University Advancement, becomes Vice President for External Relations effective today. Leland will oversee intercollegiate athletics in addition to continuing oversight of Pacific's alumni, community relations, government relations, and university events offices.
"This change allows Pacific to take advantage of Ted's unique skills as a highly respected leader in college sports," said Eibeck. "It also allows Ted to focus on expanding Pacific's strategic partnerships with the Stockton community. Pacific has much to offer in helping to enhance the quality of life in our region and Ted's role will be essential to focusing our efforts where they can be most beneficial."
A new position, Vice President for Development, is being created to expand the University's fundraising capabilities. The new Division of Development will be responsible for coordinating University-wide fundraising and preparing for the next capital campaign. Pacific concluded the most successful comprehensive campaign in its history, "Investing in Excellence," in 2007. The campaign raised $330 million for scholarships, endowment and facilities. A new campaign is anticipated but was put on hold due to the onset of the national recession and retirement of former President Donald V. DeRosa. With President Eibeck on board, planning will begin for a new campaign.
A nationwide search will begin this fall for the Vice President for Development. Leland will continue to supervise the Advancement offices until the hiring of a new Vice President.
"Pacific's Intercollegiate Athletics program," said Eibeck, "has a great history and promising future. The partnership of our well-respected Athletics Director Lynn King with Ted Leland will result in exciting opportunities for our student-athletes. Together, Ted and Lynn will build renewed interest and Tiger spirit in our students and our community.
"I look forward to working with Ted Leland," said King. "His experiences and expertise in intercollegiate athletics will have great value for our department. Adding his voice both within the University and outside the University will strengthen our initiatives."
"I'm excited about my new role," said Leland. "Pacific is committed to serving its community and I look forward to strengthening these relationships."
Leland, a 1970 and 1972 graduate of Pacific, is a nationally known leader in college athletics. Before coming to Pacific in 2006, he was Director of Athletics at Stanford University for 14 years. Leland played football at Pacific as a student and coached football at Pacific, Stanford and East Tennessee State. He was Director of Athletics at Pacific from 1989 to 1991 and at Dartmouth College from 1983 to 1989. Leland earned a doctorate in 1982 from Stanford University.
Pacific Athletics Director Lynn King reports directly to Leland effective immediately, but will continue to work with the President on major athletic policy issues and other matters.
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