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John Leibacher to Change Focus (1Dec92)
(from the Director's Office, NOAO Newsletter No. 32, 1 December 1992)

The Director of the National Solar Observatory, John W. Leibacher, has
announced that he will not pursue an additional directorship term. He
will complete his five-year term on 1 April 1993. Leibacher was
encouraged to consider continuing for a second term by NOAO, AURA,
members of the community and staff. He stated the following in a notice
to colleagues, "... I have really enjoyed working with the staff and
the community in this position, and feel that we have accomplished an
enormous amount together. However, on balance, I have decided that I
have contributed as much as is reasonable, and that it is best for the
Observatory, and for me, if I do not pursue an additional term. With
GONG approaching its operational phase, I am looking forward to being
able to devote more of my energy to my job as GONG Project Scientist,
and to returning to my own research." The selection of the next NSO
Director and the transition have been discussed, and Leibacher is
"confident that the Observatory will continue to operate smoothly
during this transition period." In closing, he remarked, "I just wanted
to assure you, as a friend of the National Solar Observatory, of my
commitment to the continuing excellence of our program."

NOAO has set up a search committee, and we are pleased that it is being
chaired by Robert MacQueen, the immediate past Chairman of the AURA
Board. Please contact either MacQueen or me with suggestions or
nominations for the NSO Directorship.

Richard F. Green

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