Judy K. Sakaki, currently vice chancellor for student affairs at UC Davis, has been appointed vice president for student affairs at the University of California Office of the President, effective January 1, 2007. The Regents confirmed her appointment and compensation at their meeting this week, acting on the recommendation of UC President Robert C. Dynes.

Sakaki, whose entire career has been devoted to serving the needs of students at University of California and California State University campuses, will assume responsibility for overseeing undergraduate and transfer admissions, student financial support, undergraduate and graduate campus life, and student academic preparation programs in the UC system.

“We are delighted to be able to bring to the systemwide level Judy Sakaki’s leadership, skill, and personal devotion to the needs and interests of students,”

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Dynes said. “Judy has a wealth of experience working with diverse student populations to foster their educational and personal success. She brings a strong record of accomplishment, a deep understanding of education issues both in California and nationally, and a clear commitment to preserving access to a University of California education for high-achieving students of all backgrounds in our state.”

Sakaki, 53, has served as vice chancellor for student affairs at UC Davis since 2002. From 1995 to 2002, she served first as dean of students and then as vice president and dean for student affairs at California State University, Fresno. Prior to that, from 1976 to 1994, she served in a variety of capacities focused on students at California State University, Hayward (now California State University, East Bay), including executive director of student academic services and special assistant to the president for educational equity. She has been dedicated to issues of access and equity for decades, starting out at the Hayward campus as an outreach and retention counselor in the Educational Opportunity Program.

She currently serves as a trustee of the College Board and is a former fellow of the American Council on Education.

“I am deeply honored to accept this appointment,” Sakaki said. “This position will allow me to touch the lives of diverse and talented students across the UC system.  I am particularly excited to be able to work together with others to address issues of access, affordability, equity, and student success at our UC campuses.”

Sakaki was born in Oakland, the current home of the UC Office of the President, and graduated from Elmhurst Junior High and Skyline High School. A first-generation college student, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1975 and 1977, respectively, from California State University, Hayward, and received her Ph.D. in education from UC Berkeley in 1991. Her two sons are UC graduates as well.

As vice president for student affairs, Sakaki succeeds Winston Doby, who stepped down earlier this year. Joyce Justus has been heading Student Affairs on a temporary basis and will continue at the university in her position as interim vice provost for educational relations.

Sakaki will receive an annual salary of $238,000, along with the following additional compensation-related items:

Per policy, standard health, pension, and senior management benefits, and standard sick leave and vacation accrual. Per policy, 5 percent monthly contribution to the Senior Management Supplemental Benefit Program. Per policy, an automobile allowance of $8,916 per year. Per policy, use of administrative funds for official entertainment and other purposes. Per policy, eligibility for participation in the Mortgage Origination Program (MOP). Per policy, reimbursement of expenses associated with normal relocation, including relocation of household effects and temporary living expenses for up to 30 days.

Photos of Sakaki are available at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2006/sakakiphotos.html.