Reporter Volume 25, No.16 February 10, 1994

D. Bruce Johnstone, SUNY chancellor since 1988 and former president of
Buffalo State College, announced his resignation Monday because of
health reasons. Johnstone, 53, is suffering from cancer and is
expected to return to Buffalo for treatment at Roswell Park Cancer
Institute. 
	UB President William R. Greiner issued the following
statement:
	"Bruce Johnstone has been a leader of good heart and great
vision for SUNY. His commitment to State University and his own
personal dedication to the system have been crucial during recent
years, as SUNY has faced fiscal and organizational challenges. At the
national level, he has taken a significant leadership role in raising
awareness and understanding on key educational issues, particularly in
the area of financing higher education. He really has done a
tremendous job. It has been a pleasure and privilege working with him.
	"All of Bruce's colleagues at UB join the thousands around the
state who are wishing him well. We know what a difficult decision his
resignation is for him, and what a difficult time this is for both
Bruce and Gail. While we would like to be able to welcome Bruce home
to Buffalo under better circumstances, we will certainly be thinking
of the Johnstone family and wishing them the very best."
	Johnstone's resignation is effective March 1. The SUNY Board
of Trustees will meet next week in New York City and are expected to
name an interim replacement.