CalPERS Diversity Forum Inclusion - Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent Pamela Eibeck President, University of the Pacific, Executive Chair, Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities Dr. Pamela A. Eibeck became the 24th President of University of the Pacific on July 1, 2009. She is Pacific’s sixth President since the University moved to Stockton in 1924, and the first woman to hold the office. Under her stewardship, the University is implementing a bold new strategic vision, Pacific 2020, through which Pacific will enhance its academic excellence and students’ success, and expand its presence in Sacramento and San Francisco.

President Eibeck has also made connecting with the community a key priority with the Beyond Our Gates campaign. Eibeck’s Presidency follows a distinguished career as a researcher, teacher, educational reformer, and university administrator. She received her bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. She taught and earned tenure at the University of California at Berkeley, served as a professor and administrator at Northern Arizona University, and served as dean of the Edward E. Whitacre Jr.

College of Engineering at Texas Tech. An expert in heat transfer, Eibeck conducted experimental research related to electronics cooling and thermal tiles used by NASA on the space shuttles. Her later work focused on engineering educational reform, including early use of multimedia in the classroom, curriculum development, and ways to attract young people and women to the profession. She has authored or co-authored nearly 50 articles and papers. Eibeck is married to William D.

Jeffery, a law professor and a native of California. 5 - CalPERS Diversity Forum - Making the Difference in Business and Finance .