John Carroll Welcomes New VP for Student Affairs:
Mark McCarthy

Dr. Mark D. McCarthy joins John Carroll University as Vice President for Student Affairs on August 4, 2008.

Dr. McCarthy comes to JCU from Marquette University, where he was Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Student Development.  He has nearly 30 years of administrative experience in a variety of student affairs areas at both public and private institutions.

He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from Marquette University, a master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration from the University of Maryland, and a bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University.

In his role at Marquette, Dr. McCarthy was responsible for the Office of Student Development, a department within the Division of Student Affairs, that plans and implements a wide range of co-curricular programs related to community service, leadership, student conduct, campus activities, music performing groups, intercultural activities and first-year students. He also has extensive experience in the development and implementation of learning assessment in the co-curriculum.

Through his work, Dr. McCarthy aspires to encourage active student involvement and a strong, vibrant and diverse campus community; foster a lifelong ethic of service and a commitment to working for a more just society; and enhance student leadership and character development.

Dr. McCarthy is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and has served on the executive board of the Jesuit Association of Student Personnel Administrators, as well as several committees of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.