Nancy E. Carrick, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was named vice president for academic affairs at the University of Redlands.

A longtime faculty member and administrator, Carrick was hired in 1980 as assistant professor of English.

"Nancy has extensive experience working with each of the academic units of the university, having served as a faculty member, associate dean, and dean," said President James R. Appleton. "Her intelligence, collegiality and understanding of our mission are widely respected. In addition, Nancy's love for and commitment to the university and the Redlands community is unquestioned."

Two other Redlands administrators also have new titles.

Phillip L. Doolittle now holds the title of senior vice president for administration and finance.

Doolittle has been with the university for 13 years. His previous experience includes positions with TRW, Inc. and the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C.

Charlotte Gaylord Burgess, dean of student life, now has the title of vice president and dean of student life.

Burgess has been at Redlands for 34 years and is nationally known for her work in student life issues and co-curricular programs. She is also the chair of the University Centennial Celebration, which will occur in 2006-07.

Read on, "University of Redlands announces new appointments."

It used to be that college students who wanted to get their clothes washed either took their chances at the local coin laundry or let it all build up in the corner until the next trip home. Not so for the lucky 200 students who will be the first residents of the new Brockton Avenue apartments. The new apartments will feature a high-tech laundry service that allows students to call ahead to the laundry room to see if any washers or dryers are free.

That's just one innovative aspect of the new student residence. The apartments are expected to open the first week in September, ushering cutting-edge student housing into the University of Redlands.

The 50-unit facility features fully furnished, four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments in which students will get their own rooms and their own phone extensions. Each apartment also has a kitchen with a full range of appliances.

Kady Wood will serve as resident director, and Lexi Baldiserri will be the resident coordinator of the new apartments. The buildings also will have five resident advisors.

"The unique part is that each student will have their own room," Wood said.

Everyone is invited to an open house from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 19.