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Rev. Patrick Cahill, C.S.V., Athletic Director Father Patrick Cahill, a member of the Viatorian Fathers and Brothers, came to the University in 1979 with the responsibility of administering the expanding men and women's athletic programs. Since Father Cahill took over, has added men's cross country and soccer, plus women's cross country and softball to its intercollegiate pro- gram. In 1979, men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, cross country and tennis moved to the NCAA Division I ranks and joined the West Coast Athletic Conference. By 1985, all the women's teams had become Division I programs and also joined the West Coast Athletic Conference. Men's foot- ball at USO remains an NCAA Division II participant. The school also sup- ports an intercollegiate crew program for men and women. Father Cahill has brought to the University his integrity, leadership, and devotion to the job; he has given to the staff and student athletes at an added meaning to the word " friend." Father Cahill has a B.A. from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, and a M.S. in Education with a Physical Education major from Eastern Illinois University. Prior to he served St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for sixteen years, fourteen as Athletic Director and two as its President/Principal.

UNIVERSITY PROFILE The University of San Diego is an independent, Catholic university located on a 170-acre mesa overlooking Mission Bay, San Diego Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. The campus is named Alcala Park after the Spanish university town where St. Didacus (i.e., Diego) spent much of his time. Complementing its splendid natural setting is the University's location just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego - con- veniently close to the major business, cultural, residential, and recreational areas, as well as the rail, bus and air terminals. Founded in 1949, USD is presently experiencing record attendance. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 3300, graduate students bring the overall campus enrollment to 5300. The University includes a College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Business Administration, Education, Nursing, and Law. Each is characterized by high academic standards, small classes, and excellent student-faculty relations. Though the majority of students come from the West Coast, every region of the United States is well-represented on campus. Students also attend USD from 24 foreign countries. Recreation and Athletic activities are expanding rapidly and Include: sailing, crew, yoga, karate, surfing, modern dance, backpacking, and ballet. USD's intercollegiate sports for men Include baseball, football, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, crew and tennis. In women's intercollegiate sports, USD fields programs In basketball, cross-country, crew, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. 2