“Bob has been a great partner in working with my administration to ensure educational excellence for our students. Under Bob’s leadership, he enhanced the prestige of California's world-renowned UC system. For his dedication and commitment to the students, the UC system and the state, he will be missed. I appreciate all his years of service as president and wish him the best of luck in the future.” -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

“As a UC Regent, I want to thank President Dynes for his services as President of this outstanding institution, a position only a handful of individuals have been honored with throughout the University’s history. He has handled a sometimes challenging tenure with great professionalism. In particular, I appreciate President Dynes’ efforts on behalf of the Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships that help prepare educationally disadvantaged students for postsecondary education, his leadership in bringing about more equity for lower-income University workers, and his support of the University’s Miguel Contreras Labor Institute and its important efforts on behalf of the state’s working families. I look forward to continuing to work with President Dynes during this period of transition, and I look forward to the selection process for a worthy successor who will continue to grow the University’s excellence and help California meet its challenges.” – Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez

“President Dynes has served ably as President of the University of California, one of the world’s premier higher education institutions. I commend President Dynes for his service to students and faculty and for his leadership during his tenure. I also deeply appreciate his commitment and support in working collaboratively with me and California's K-12 education system on a variety of initiatives to improve the alignment between these two, critically important public educational segments. I wish him the best when he transitions out of the Office of the President and look forward to continuing to work with the University of California on ways we can continue to improve our service to students in our public education system.” -- State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell

“We want to take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to President Dynes for his unwavering support of staff and their value to the University of California. First as Chancellor and then as President, Bob Dynes has made himself accessible to staff and has encouraged staff involvement and participation in a wide variety of endeavors. President Dynes was instrumental in shepherding the positions of Staff Advisors to The Regents through its pilot period and ensuring that the positions became permanent voices at the table. He remains a valued colleague and champion. We congratulate him in his vast accomplishments as President and sincerely wish him success and happiness in the future.” – Lynda Brewer, Bill Johansen, David Miller, David Bell, Staff Advisors to The Regents (2005-09)

“CUCSA would like to take this opportunity to thank President Dynes for his leadership and steadfast support of staff. Throughout his service to the University, President Dynes has recognized and valued the contributions of staff to this institution. His unwavering support of the Staff Advisor to the Regents Pilot Program resulted in the program becoming permanent. This accomplishment has forever changed the role of staff in the decision making process of the University. In addition to being a champion of staff, as a leader, President Dynes has taught us many things: to be resilient in the face of adversity; to be forward-thinking in our work; to be collaborative in our efforts; to be meaningful in our relationships; and to be compassionate stewards of our University. The lessons he has taught us have prepared us as we move forward toward future challenges. CUCSA would like to congratulate the President on his many achievements and wish him continued success and happiness.” -- Council of UC Staff Assemblies

Additional comments about Dynes' retirement and the selection of a new president will be posted here as they become available.