Reflecting on Progress A Report

Office of the Senior Vice President  for Health Sciences  Frank B. Cerra, Sr. Vice President October 19, 2000

Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
Senior Administrative Staff
 

The Senior Vice President has four direct and two indirect reports:
 

• Assistant Vice President for Education Barbara Brandt, who joined us September 1.  This is a new position that will support our development of intercollegiate, community-based education and lead our efforts in technology-enhanced education.  Dr. Brandt has a doctorate in education, was a member of the College of Pharmacy faculty at the University of Kentucky, and is a nationally recognized expert on interdisciplinary health professional education.

 
• Assistant Vice President for Research Mark Paller, who has served in this position for three years.  Dr. Paller is a Professor of Medicine in the Medical School with a distinguished career in research, education, and clinical care.  Dr. Paller also holds a M.S. in administrative medicine from the University of Wisconsin.

 
• Associate Vice President Terry Bock, who has served as the AHC’s chief of staff for the past five years.  He is responsible for AHC administrative services and serves as my assistant.  Mr. Bock came to the University after serving for 20 years in various administrative and executive positions in Minnesota state government.

 
• Associate Vice President Beth Nunnally, who joined us October 1 as the AHC’s chief financial officer.  Ms. Nunnally is currently the University’s director of taxation and debt management.  She worked previously as a senior consultant for Coopers and Lybrand.

 
• Assistant Vice President Richard Bianco, who is responsible for regulatory affairs.  He reports directly to Vice President Maziar and indirectly to me. Mr. Bianco has served in this position for two years.  He has been at the University for over 20 years and is a national expert on use of animals in research and related regulatory matters.

 
• Associate General Counsel Keith Dunder, who has been assigned by the General Counsel’s Office to provide legal advice and assistance to the AHC.  He reports directly to the General Counsel and indirectly to me.  He has been with the University for 10 years and served previously as counsel to the University of Minnesota Hospital, Clinic and Health System.