From: Julie Lee
Sent: Fri 7/17/2009 1:25 PM
To: faculty; staff; students; retirees
Subject: PUC Announces New President: Dr. Heather J. Knight

Pacific Union College Announces New President

On July 17, 2009, the Pacific Union College Board of Trustees
announced that Dr. Heather J. Knight has been named the new president
of Pacific Union College. She will begin her role as president in mid-
September, in time for the new academic year.

"Dr. Knight comes to Pacific Union College with over 20 years of
experience in higher education and a deep respect from the higher
education community. From her work at the University of the Pacific to
Andrews University, Dr. Knight has a proven track record of leading
institutions to success, and we are thrilled to have her at PUC," said
Dr. Ricardo Graham, PUC board chair.

Dr. Knight has a Ph.D. from Stanford University in English Literature.
She received her bachelor's degree in English from Oakwood College and
a master's degree in English from Loma Linda University.

Dr. Knight is currently the provost at Andrews University in Berrien
Springs, Michigan, where she has served since 2006. During her three
years at Andrews, Dr. Knight successfully developed and implemented a
strategic plan and brought financial stability to the campus.

Prior to serving at Andrews, Dr. Knight was the associate provost at
the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, for faculty
development, diversity, and special programs. She was also a tenured
professor in the department of English at the University of the
Pacific. In 1995, Dr. Knight became the youngest faculty member to
receive the University's distinguished Eberhardt Teacher/Scholar Award.

Dr. Knight is married to Dr. Norman Knight, senior pastor of the
Berean South Bend and Dowagiac Faith Fellowship Adventist Churches.
Norman is also an adjunct professor of homiletics at Andrews
University. The Knights have eight children and a grandchild on the way.



Julie Z. Lee
Department of Public Relations
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508
(707) 965-6303
jzlee@puc.edu
www.puc.edu