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Robfogel leads new Division of University Relations

Following the recommendation of the Administrative Program Review Committee's report, President Simone has created a new Division of University Relations under the leadership of Vice President Nathan J. Robfogel. According to Simone, "the division brings together under one vice president several units with complementary missions, that will enable RIT to advance the university's image, visibility, and fund-raising capability more effectively."

Robfogel's arrival on campus July 1 signaled the official start of the division, which includes the offices of Development, Government Relations and Community Affairs, Media Relations and Special Events. While the APR Committee report included a recommendation to include Alumni Relations, Nathaniel Rochester Society, Women's Council and Parents' Council within this new division, those units will remain under the leadership of Fred Smith but will work closely with the Division of University Relations.

The publications unit of the former Communications Department will move organizationally to the Enrollment Management & Career Services Division.

Also effective with the formation of the new division, is the appointment of Deborah M. Stendardi as associate vice president for University Relations.

Robfogel, an RIT trustee for 11 years, Rochester attorney and community leader, was named this spring by President Simone as vice president. In June, he resigned from the board and retired from the law firm of Harter, Secrest & Emery, where he had been a partner for 30 years. His office is on the seventh floor of the Eastman Building, adjacent to the president's.

"I eagerly accept the challenges and I am excited about the opportunities for the Division of University Relations, where this concentration of like-operations can build upon a strong base in further advancing RIT's fund-raising capabilities, image, and role in the local, national and international communities," explained Robfogel.

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