Torres Resigns As Affirmative Action Director;
      Johnson Named Interim


David Torres, director of the Affirmative Action Office, 
resigned from that position effective Aug. 1. He has accepted 
an eight-month appointment as an adjunct faculty member in 
the department of professional studies in the College of 
Education. He plans to leave the university at the end of 
that appointment to move in a different career direction. 

"I've been involved with affirmative action for more than 20 
years, and I believe it's time for a change," Torres said. He 
said the current uncertainty nationally over affirmative 
action programs had nothing to do with his decision. 

President Martin Jischke said, "I appreciate David's efforts 
on behalf of Iowa State in the more than 16 months he has 
been here. I wish him the best as he makes this change." He 
added that Iowa State will continue its strong commitment to 
affirmative action and equal opportunity.  

Jischke said Jeanne Johnson has been appointed interim 
director of the Affirmative Action Office, effective Aug. 15. 
Johnson has worked in University Legal Services and in the 
Affirmative Action Office, and her appointment as interim 
director will be on a half-time basis. A national search for 
a new director will begin immediately.  

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contact:  News Service, (515) 294-3720
updated:  8-17-95