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FAU Names New Associate Vice President of Advancement

BOCA RATON, FL (August 16, 2004) - Florida Atlantic University has named Deborah J. Robinson to the position of associate vice president of advancement. In this position, she will coordinate university advancement activities to obtain support for the broad array of FAU's programs.

"FAU and the advancement team are indeed fortunate to have attracted Dee to a leadership role within the organization," said Ann Paton, vice president of university advancement. "Her strong marketing background, campaign experience, knowledge of planned giving vehicles and tireless work ethic will be key to our success in attracting new donors as well as helping to position FAU in the regional and national limelight."

Responsible for fundraising functions, Robinson will assist in the coordination and development of private and corporate giving across FAU's seven campuses. Working closely with the annual fund and alumni affairs, she will develop programs to advance the involvement of alumni and friends in the University, including major and planned gift strategies and activities.

Robinson began her tenure at FAU following five years at Vermont Law School. In her role as vice president for institutional advancement, she served as a senior advisor to the president and dean regarding all institutional development matters. Robinson completed Vermont Law School's first successful capital campaign, and before her departure for FAU, raised over $3 million dollars in the "quiet phase" of the school's next campaign.

A two-time award winner for publications excellence through the American Association of Medical Colleges and CASE, she also edited Loquitur, the law school quarterly alumni magazine.

Robinson began her tenure at FAU earlier this month.

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