The Board of Regents of University of the Pacific is entrusted with final responsibility for the quality and integrity of the education provided by the university. It selects the president, approves the purposes of the university, and ensures provision of adequate resources to support the university. The Board of Regents protects the university from external pressures antithetical to academic freedom and to university autonomy or integrity.
Business and Finance directs and oversees the University's day-to-day financial operations, as well as human resources and facility management functions, providing quality services to students, parents, faculty, staff, and partner organizations in support of the University's mission.
The Division of Student Life is committed to preparing our students for the essential skills of their chosen professions and the interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to be active, engaged, inclusive citizens of the world.
The Office of Enrollment Management serves the University and the greater communities by providing a wide range of services that empower University of the Pacific students to live, learn, and lead with purpose. We are committed to attracting motivated, astute students and supporting them throughout their academic journey by providing them with personalized attention and a dedicated service team.
University Strategic Communications is responsible for promoting awareness, understanding and support of the Universitys vision, mission and accomplishments.Their services includemarketing communications, campus communications,news and media relations,social media andweb development and support.
Pacific Technology provides innovative technology solutions and technical support services to help our students, parents, faculty, and staff in support of Pacifics student and community-centered mission.
The Office ofInstitutional Research and Decision Support serves Pacific by investigating the processes of higher education, providing analytical data management, meeting both internal and external information reporting needs, and supporting decision making.
The University of the Pacific Office of General Counsel provides comprehensive advice in all legal matters affecting the university. We work together to provide responsive, measured and accurate counsel to Pacifics Board of Regents, administration, faculty and staff.
Among our responsibilities, the universitys legal team monitors federal and state legislation to ensure compliance with legal obligations; assists in formulating and implementing institutional strategies to avoid future legal problems; oversees litigation or claims involving the University; reviews contracts between the University and outside vendors or agencies; coordinates the response to subpoenas and other legal requests for information; reviews proposed policies and procedures; provides labor and employment advice; oversees the legal issues concerning Pacifics real estate, zoning, tax, investment and other issues. Our goal is to support a stable and predictable legal environment in which members of the Pacific community can thrive.
As part of our commitment to our values of responsibility and integrity and standards of conduct, Pacific has a university-wide compliance & ethics program, which serves the university community by providing infrastructure and resources to promote ethical behavior and compliance with laws, regulations and university policies.
The Student Loans Department, located on the Stockton campus, administers the Federal Perkins Loan, the Health Professions Student Loan (HPSL) and Institutional Loans for the all three Pacific campuses. Student Loans also handles the collection of charges for undergraduate and graduate students who leave the University with an outstanding balance.
The University of the Pacific Faculty is a community of teacher-scholars acting within the system of shared governance as adopted by the Board of Regents. The University Faculty, and its governing body, the Academic Council, has authority and responsibility for the design and conduct of educational programs and courses of instruction of the University.
University of the Pacific is committed to the just and fair treatment of students, faculty and staff. In keeping with this commitment, the University joined with the Academic Council and the Staff Advisory Council to create and staff The Ombudsperson position.
We grow and inspire a diverse community of learners through our humanistic culture. Building on a distinguished tradition, we provide exceptional education; offer personalized quality patient care; support collaborative research; and foster commitment to service.
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is an innovative and renowned leader in health and wellness. As a leader, our programs prepare healthcare providers for current, future and evolving practice models. The Dugoni School integrates inter-professional education with patient care, keeping humanism at its core. We educate beginning and established healthcare professionals for an array of career paths.
Signature partnerships support our programs and enhance health, education, research, and service. Partnerships reduce tuition dependence and create opportunities for students, faculty, and staff development.
Our view of humanism is based upon honest communication of clear expectations along with positive support for diligent effort. Although kindness is valued, humanism is not interpreted to mean softness, weakness, or superficial niceness. In fact, humanism places great responsibility on each member of the dental school community. In order for this approach to work, faculty members must be models of the professions highest standards, and they must teach in a way that encourages and energizes students. Students, in turn, are expected to set very high standards, to work hard, and to take personal responsibility for their own learning process.
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry offers many opportunities to enhance the dental school experience for its students. We present our students with numerous experiences outside the rigors of the classroom and clinic. Students are encouraged and challenged to become involved in the community, to reach their potential and to experience personal as well as professional growth.
Whether it's becoming a student officer, joining a study club, conducting research, volunteering in the community, playing on a basketball team or organizing a talent show, youcan gain valuable experience, make lifelong connections and have a richer experience while in dental school.
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, who transformed University of the Pacifics school of dentistry into one of the nations best during his 28 years as dean, died September 23rd at his home in Palo Alto, Calif. He was 95.
Art Dugoni was one of the most important leaders in the 169-year history of Californias first university, said Pacific President Christopher Callahan. He not only transformed the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, but the discipline of dental education. Art will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the thousands of alumni, faculty, students, staff, supporters and friends at the school that bears his name.
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni was an icon for our school and profession. Dentistry and dental education are stronger today because of Art Dugoni and his passion for people and the profession. Thank you to an incredible mentor and role model.
Art Dugoni was one of the most important leaders in the 169-year history of Californias first university. He not only transformed the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, but the discipline of dental education. Art will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the thousands of alumni, faculty, students, staff, supporters and friends at the school that bears his name.
Dr. Dugonis contributions to Pacific are immeasurable. His humanistic focus has enriched the lives of thousands of students, faculty, and friends of the dental school and the university. His philosophy and actions set the standard for quality education, and we are made better by what we learned from him.
Art led a purposeful life and his legacy lives in the people he educated and the lives he touched. Im proud I was president when Pacific honored him by naming the dental school the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He so wonderfully exemplified Pacifics mission of preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.
It was a true privilege to have known Art Dugoni. He transformed dental education - not just at the UOP dental school, but across the nation. Art's vision of a humanistic education allowed the Dugoni School of Dentistry to prepare the nations best clinical dentists - while also creating a family of students, alumni, staff and faculty that support one another and the school through the generations. Art will be missed, but his legacy will live on.
It was November 11,1997 at the ADEA Deans Meeting in Tucson. It was my first year leading ADEA. I was at one of the initial sessions and there was a bit of political tension in the room. From behind me, a voice said, Just be quiet and I will tell you what you need to know. It was Art Dugoni and it was the start of 20 years of Art serving as a mentor. I learned so much from him.
When I accepted the position at the ADA in 2009, he called my cell phone immediately and after asking me if I knew was I was getting into, advised me to live close to the ADA building - he knew it was a 24/7 career, much like his years as Dean. I loved him as a friend, mentor, and will treasure always the signed copy he gave me about his career in his Quest for Excellence by Martin Brown. A life so well lived!
Dr. Art Dugoni was a pioneer for the dental profession and orthodontics. He had a passion for dentistry, serving his patients with knowledge, skill and compassion. His vision helped shape the dental profession and the ABO where he served as Director and President. Dr. Steven Dugoni described him as a loving father guided by his faith and convictions. His legacy as an amazing professional and uniquely inspiring person will last forever.
Dr. Dugoni was a pioneer for the dental profession and he will live on through the many lives he has touched with his immeasurable contributions. He set a standard that we all should aspire to achieve so that we too can give our best to this profession.
In his passing, the dental profession has lost one of its most respected leaders. Dr. Dugoni was a man bound by a sense for a greater good, optimism and hard work. He has truly transformed the dentistry profession and his legacy will continue to inspire the next generation of leaders who harbor the same unwavering passion for dentistry as he did.
It is with great sadness that the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) joins the University of the Pacific community in mourning the recent passing of Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni. He was a great leader to many and his passion and vision will always be remembered.
Dr. Arthur Dugonis family was far bigger than his immediate relatives, and included all those who were inspired by his life. He was a leader whom I have followed, sometimes knowingly, but mostly in being inspired by his actions, admiring them and then sub-consciously improving as a person. I feel lucky to have spent two wholesome years close to him.