2008 Woodie Awards
School of Business dean tapped for QU's top job
Mark Dipaola
Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: Campus News
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McCourt has been the university's senior vice president for Academic and Student Affairs for seven years.
A Cheshire resident, Thompson has been at Quinnipiac for 10 years, five of which he served as Dean. Throughout his tenure, he helped the School of Business garner widespread recognition, including Association to Advance Collgiate Schools of Business accreditation. Thompson served as an assistant dean for five years before taking his position as Dean. He also directed the university's MBA program for three years.
"I think the reason the school of business has been successful is not because of me, but because of the variety of people involved," Thompson said. "What we had was full commitment among the faculty. It really is taking groups of people and having them work together for the betterment of the school."
Thompson's Quinnipiac career also includes senior membership on both the Dean's Council and the university's Planning Council.
"It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of our School of Business Dean Dr. Mark Thompson as our new senior vice president for academic and student affairs," Lahey said in a statement, "He knows Quinnipiac extremely well, has helped to shape our vision and plans for the future and has all of the abilities to help lead us in the implementation and execution of these plans. Most importantly, Mark enjoys a very high level of respect among his colleagues in the faculty and administration and possesses a very open and collegial management style ideally suited for Quinnipiac University's strong sense of community."
A graduate of Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in finance and economics, Thompson's resume includes professional experience both in the field of teaching and finance. He also holds a P.H.D. in economics from Georgia State University.
In the statement, Lahey noted Thompson's "strong commitment to students and a student-oriented environment", which, he said, will "serve him well in our continuing efforts to integrate the academics and student life areas of the university, both of which are equally important components of this senior vice president level position."
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