Jean F. McCormack
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Dr. Jean F.MacCormack is currently the Chancellor of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Dr.MacCormack was appointed Chancellor on February 7, 2001 but has served as Interim Chancellor of the Dartmouth campus since September 1, 1999.
"On January 13, after months of investigation and assessment, UMass President Jack Wilson reported that UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Jean MacCormack had passed her evaluation with flying colors.
Wilson wrote that Chancellor MacCormack “has proven herself to be a highly effective, extremely dedicated, and deeply motivated chancellor for UMass Dartmouth. She has managed the campus with vision, strength, determination, and purpose.”
For the past ten years Jean MacCormack has occupied the position of Chancellor at UMass Dartmouth, both creating and adjusting to changes in the university.
The UMass D website reports that since MacCormack began serving the university “the number of students has grown from 6,900 to 9,100.” Under MacCormack’s direction, 2,200 student beds have been added, enabling the school to become a “full-fledged residential campus.”
MacCormack has also emphasized research and fresh faculty. The past decade has seen the hiring of 150 new faculty members and the near tripling of research funding from $7 million to over $20 million.
Wilson notes that such funding figures “surpass peer averages in research expenditures per faculty member.”
However, the “center of Dr. MacCormack’s leadership agenda” has always been community outreach, according to the UMass Dartmouth website.
“UMass Dartmouth seeks opportunities to become truly engaged in the community so that we are able to respond effectively in the economic and cultural development of the region,” writes MacCormack.
She cites the Star Store in New Bedford, the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center in Fall River, the continuing education centers in both cities, and the university’s partnership with the New Bedford Ocean Explorium as examples of the school’s involvement in the local community.
UMass Dartmouth’s “provision of institutional resources for community use” and “partnerships focuse[d] on collaborative interactions with [the] community” were recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching when the campus was classified as a Community Engagement Institution in 2008.
Wilson reports that “area leaders have acknowledged that Chancellor MacCormack herself has led [the transformation of the SouthCoast region] and helped the region to develop a unified and strong sense of itself.”
MacCormack has continued to push the university to progress, even through the tough economic times that have decreased funding in the past few years.
The UMass Dartmouth website reports that “state support for the campus has dropped from 45 percent of the operating budget to 20 percent” in recent years.
However, the chancellor has offset these changes through creativity and an increased focus on private donations, which have risen from $3.9 million to $6.8 million annually.
Wilson remarks that “in the face of incredibly challenging economic times, there has been very strong improvement in key FY2010 financial ratios.”
MacCormack’s financial finesse has earned her recognition not only in her recent evaluation, but also at UMass Boston.
MacCormack served as Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance at UMass Boston for more than 12 years, beginning in 1988. By 1996, her hard work and creative talent had earned her increased responsibility, along with the title of Deputy Chancellor.
MacCormack’s success led her to be “highly regarded as an innovative and strategic manager whose leadership helped the UMass Boston campus flourish despite serious financial constraints.”
While at UMass Boston, MacCormack also held the position of Director for the Institute for Learning and Teaching, developed a K-12 community outreach program, created a science teacher learning program, and served as Acting Dean of the Graduate College of Education while the school merged with Boston State College.
MacCormack herself obtained a bachelor’s degree in literature and fine arts from Emmanuel College, afterwards going on to earn a master’s degree and a doctorate in education from UMass Amherst.
Altogether, MacCormack has acquired over 30 years of experience in educational administration, and continues to lead UMass Dartmouth as it advances into the future.
In concluding his evaluation summary, Wilson lists areas that will require the chancellor’s attention in the near future.
He writes that “some of the opportunities and challenges include: improving the enrollment management program, improving the general upkeep of the physical infrastructure and expanding it as necessary, balancing the research growth and aspirations of the campus with the need to maintain a strong undergraduate education program, and maintaining consistent and effective internal communications.” "
(An article from Volume 28, Issue 16 of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's student newspaper, The Torch, written by staff writer Elise DePlanche)
"On January 13, after months of investigation and assessment, UMass President Jack Wilson reported that UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Jean MacCormack had passed her evaluation with flying colors.
Wilson wrote that Chancellor MacCormack “has proven herself to be a highly effective, extremely dedicated, and deeply motivated chancellor for UMass Dartmouth. She has managed the campus with vision, strength, determination, and purpose.”
For the past ten years Jean MacCormack has occupied the position of Chancellor at UMass Dartmouth, both creating and adjusting to changes in the university.
The UMass D website reports that since MacCormack began serving the university “the number of students has grown from 6,900 to 9,100.” Under MacCormack’s direction, 2,200 student beds have been added, enabling the school to become a “full-fledged residential campus.”
MacCormack has also emphasized research and fresh faculty. The past decade has seen the hiring of 150 new faculty members and the near tripling of research funding from $7 million to over $20 million.
Wilson notes that such funding figures “surpass peer averages in research expenditures per faculty member.”
However, the “center of Dr. MacCormack’s leadership agenda” has always been community outreach, according to the UMass Dartmouth website.
“UMass Dartmouth seeks opportunities to become truly engaged in the community so that we are able to respond effectively in the economic and cultural development of the region,” writes MacCormack.
She cites the Star Store in New Bedford, the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center in Fall River, the continuing education centers in both cities, and the university’s partnership with the New Bedford Ocean Explorium as examples of the school’s involvement in the local community.
UMass Dartmouth’s “provision of institutional resources for community use” and “partnerships focuse[d] on collaborative interactions with [the] community” were recognized by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching when the campus was classified as a Community Engagement Institution in 2008.
Wilson reports that “area leaders have acknowledged that Chancellor MacCormack herself has led [the transformation of the SouthCoast region] and helped the region to develop a unified and strong sense of itself.”
MacCormack has continued to push the university to progress, even through the tough economic times that have decreased funding in the past few years.
The UMass Dartmouth website reports that “state support for the campus has dropped from 45 percent of the operating budget to 20 percent” in recent years.
However, the chancellor has offset these changes through creativity and an increased focus on private donations, which have risen from $3.9 million to $6.8 million annually.
Wilson remarks that “in the face of incredibly challenging economic times, there has been very strong improvement in key FY2010 financial ratios.”
MacCormack’s financial finesse has earned her recognition not only in her recent evaluation, but also at UMass Boston.
MacCormack served as Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance at UMass Boston for more than 12 years, beginning in 1988. By 1996, her hard work and creative talent had earned her increased responsibility, along with the title of Deputy Chancellor.
MacCormack’s success led her to be “highly regarded as an innovative and strategic manager whose leadership helped the UMass Boston campus flourish despite serious financial constraints.”
While at UMass Boston, MacCormack also held the position of Director for the Institute for Learning and Teaching, developed a K-12 community outreach program, created a science teacher learning program, and served as Acting Dean of the Graduate College of Education while the school merged with Boston State College.
MacCormack herself obtained a bachelor’s degree in literature and fine arts from Emmanuel College, afterwards going on to earn a master’s degree and a doctorate in education from UMass Amherst.
Altogether, MacCormack has acquired over 30 years of experience in educational administration, and continues to lead UMass Dartmouth as it advances into the future.
In concluding his evaluation summary, Wilson lists areas that will require the chancellor’s attention in the near future.
He writes that “some of the opportunities and challenges include: improving the enrollment management program, improving the general upkeep of the physical infrastructure and expanding it as necessary, balancing the research growth and aspirations of the campus with the need to maintain a strong undergraduate education program, and maintaining consistent and effective internal communications.” "
(An article from Volume 28, Issue 16 of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's student newspaper, The Torch, written by staff writer Elise DePlanche)