Professor Pamela Smock has agreed to join the Office of the Vice President for Research as Associate Vice President for Research – Social Sciences and Humanities, effective February 1, 2007. Professor Smock’s responsibilities in this position will include assisting OVPR in its administration and oversight of the research and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities arena, providing leadership for OVPR in new initiatives, oversight and involvement with OVPR units where appropriate, and serving as a member of the senior OVPR administrative staff.