The Arizona Star reported today that a lack of state financial support to the University of Arizona was a reason cited by the new dean of UC Riverside's College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Thomas O. Baldwin, to come to California.
The Star article noted that the opportunity to become a dean is a major step up in Baldwin's profession, but that he said the recurring cuts to the UA's budget played a central role in his decision to leave.
"There's no doubt about it," he is quoted. "I've been at the UA for nine years and taken cuts for seven of them."
The newspaper said Baldwin is the latest UA loss to "brain drain" --distinguished faculty members moving to other institutions that offer more money and support.
"The University of Arizona is an absolutely phenomenal university with a world-class faculty and incredible students," Baldwin is quoted in the newspaper. "Everything is going the right way except state support."
The CNAS news release about Baldwin's new California appointment says he will be in his post beginning July 1.
The Riverside Press-Enterprise also ran a story today on UC Riverside's new dean.
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