Brian Welch
Headquarters, Washington, DC        November 29, 1995
(Phone:  202/358-1600)

RELEASE:  95-213

YVONNE FREEMAN APPOINTED PROVOST OF CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

     Dr. Yvonne B. Freeman, NASA's Associate Administrator 
for Equal Opportunity Programs since January 1993, has been 
appointed as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 
of Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA.  George E. Reese, 
NASA Deputy General Counsel, has been named acting Associate 
Administrator for Equal Opportunity Programs.

     In noting Freeman's departure, NASA Administrator 
Daniel S. Goldin said, "I want to congratulate and thank 
Yvonne for her energetic and innovative approach to equal 
opportunity and diversity programs at NASA.  She has 
aggressively changed the way NASA conducts its equal 
opportunity activities, and the entire NASA institution has 
benefited from her remarkable vision and achievements."  In 
particular, Goldin cited Freeman's role in establishing NASA 
as one of the top six federal agencies with strong support 
for minority institutions' participation in federal 
programs.  In 1995, NASA's total support for minority 
university research and education programs is $66.7 million.

     Freeman's appointment to Clark Atlanta University, 
effective January 4, 1996, is intended to help enhance the 
University's development as a world class institution for 
scientific research and graduate training.  Freeman will 
serve as the Provost and chief academic officer of the 
University, reporting directly to the University President, 
and will direct all instructional and academic support 
programs at the University.  

     Reese, Deputy General Counsel since November 1993, has 
worked in the Agency's Office of General Counsel since 
August 1977.  Before assuming the position of Deputy General 
Counsel, Reese was Associate General Counsel for General Law 
for six years, and before that, Senior Attorney and 
Attorney-Advisor.  

     During his 18 years at NASA, Reese has worked on 
numerous cases related to equal opportunity and employment 
issues.  He is currently the NASA representative and U.S. 
delegate to the Legal Subcommittee of the United Nations 
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and he served 
for many years as the Chairman of the NASA Contract 
Adjustment Board.

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