The position carries two titles: President and Dean of Berkeley and Associate Dean of Yale Divinity School. As such, states Rev. Carlsen, \u201cWe believe this represents an extraordinary \u201d\u02dcboth\/and\u2019 leadership opportunity. On the one hand, to lead a highly respected Episcopal divinity school, and on the other, to be part of the leadership of YDS with its ecumenical perspective, superb academic resources, global reach and reputation within one of the word\u2019s finest research universities.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
Carl Anderson, Chair of the Berkeley Board of Trustees, in a letter to the Berkeley community, expressed his gratitude for Dean Britton\u2019s eleven years with the seminary and appreciation for the Dean\u2019s many and important contributions\u201d\u00a6 \u201cto the life of the school, the quality and qualifications of our graduates, and Berkeley\u2019s stature and standing within YDS, Yale University and The Episcopal Church.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n