2007  Appointments

Rafael Granados named executive director of UC College Prep program

Rafael Granados, a leading educational technologist in online course development, has been selected to serve as executive director of UC College Prep Online (UCCP), a statewide program that produces and distributes online courses to benefit California K-1

UCSC appoints Joseph Miller as Vice Provost for Silicon Valley Initiatives

Joseph Miller, a longtime professor of astronomy with extensive experience in leadership and administrative positions, has been selected to guide and expand UC Santa Cruz's research and educational programs in Silicon Valley.

UCSC appoints new associate vice chancellor for public affairs and communications

Barry Shiller, a public affairs professional with private-sector and higher-education experience, has been appointed the new associate vice chancellor for public affairs and communications at UC Santa Cruz.

Leta Miller named editor of Society for American Music journal

Marc Mangel to chair special committee on seals

Marc Mangel, professor and chair of applied mathematics and statistics, has been appointed chairperson of a committee that advises the British government on the status of seal populations in British waters.

UCSC appoints associate vice chancellor for enrollment management

James Estes appointed interim director of STEPS Institute

Marine biologist and ecologist James Estes has been appointed interim director of the STEPS Institute for Innovation in Environmental Research at UCSC.

Patricia Allen named director of Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Patricia Allen has been named director of UCSC's Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) by Social Sciences Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki.

Quentin Williams appointed chair of UCSC Academic Senate

Quentin Williams, professor of Earth and planetary sciences, has been appointed chair of UCSC's Academic Senate.

Robin Dale appointed Associate University Librarian