According to an internal memo from President Brother Michael McGinniss, Dean Joseph Cicala’s open position as dean of students will be expanded to include the position of vice president for student Affairs.
The vice president for student affairs and dean of students will report directly to the McGinniss, as opposed to the previous dean position, which reported to Provost Richard Nigro. In the memo McGinniss wrote that, after considering the univeristy’s new strategic plan (entitled The Will To Excel), and the more prominent role the Division of Student Affairs will need to take because of this new plan, ”I have determined that the expectations for this area require a vice-presidential position.”
The search committee for this position, chaired by Brother Bob Kinzler, has been confirmed. Members of the committee include the Dean of the School of Business Paul Brazina, Director of Security and Safety Art Grover, Execute Director of Undergraduate Admissions Jim Plunkett and current SGA President Andrew Fox.
–Liz Wagner
