Minister announces appointment of chair of Memorial University Board of Regents

Sandra C. Kelly, Minister of Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education, today announced the appointment of Chris Decker to the position of chair of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Board of Regents. The appointment was effective November 1, 2002.

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Decker as chair of the Board of Regents," said Minister Kelly. "Mr. Decker brings with him a wealth of experience through his previous role as Minister of Education and Training, and his most recent involvement as a member of the Board of Regents. I have no doubt that he, along with existing regents, will help Memorial University continue with its path of success."

Chris Decker has been a member of the Board of Regents since 1999 and is a resident of Roddickton. He was elected to the House of Assembly in 1985 and during his career served as Minister of Health, Minister of Education and Training, and Minister of Justice. Prior to politics, he was Mayor of the Town of Roddickton, and owner/operator of several businesses. He has also served on school-related boards and councils throughout the province. He has a bachelor of arts (english) from Memorial University and a master of divinity from Pine Hill Divinity Hall.

Media contact: Tansy Mundon, Communications, (709) 729-6573.

2002 11 04                                        4:20 p.m.