THE HOGAN YEARS: - University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Wilson Cites Interim Chancellor MacKenzie’s
Dedication to Public Service
In appointing David J. MacKenzie
Interim Chancellor of UMass Lowell
following the retirement of William T.
Hogan earlier this year, UMass President
Jack Wilson said MacKenzie “has
dedicated himself to public service and
has always served with great distinction.
I have complete confidence in his
ability to keep UMass Lowell moving
in the right direction.”
Commenting that Hogan left “big
shoes to fill,” MacKenzie said, “I am
honored and excited to accept this
post. I have the utmost respect for
what a great institution this is.”
MacKenzie, who lives in Wayland,
was executive director of the UMass
Building Authority before being named
to head the Lowell campus on an
interim basis. In that capacity, he was
engaged in the development and
construction of 37 projects consisting
of dormitories, parking garages,
academic buildings, power plants
and athletic facilities for the fivecampus
system.
He has a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan
University, a master’s from Stanford
University and a doctorate from
Northeastern University Law School.
He joined the UMass system in 1999,
serving as vice chancellor for Administration
and Finance at the Boston
campus, then as interim chancellor in
2001 before Jo Ann Gora was named
Chancellor. From there, he accepted
the Building Authority post.
“We were looking for someone to
come in and absolutely professionalize
it,” Wilson said. “We asked David
to take that position . . . and he did
a terrific job.”
While MacKenzie serves as interim
head of UML, a committee appointed
An initiator and enthusiastic supporter of campus events, Chancellor David J. MacKenzie
kicked off a charitable jack-o-lantern extravaganza by carving the first pumpkin in front of
Cumnock Hall.
by Wilson is seeking a permanent
Chancellor for the campus.
The committee is chaired by UMass
Trustee and UML alumnus William
O’Shea, former executive vice
president of Lucent Technologies and
president of Bell Labs. The members
include Chancellor MacKenzie and
faculty members Susan Braunhut of
Biological Sciences; Julie Chen of
Mechanical Engineering; Kay Doyle,
chair of Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional
Sciences; Anne Marie Hurley of
Mathematical Sciences; and Steven
Tello of Management. Administration
members include Athletics Director
Dana Skinner and Associate Vice
Chancellor Joyce Gibson. Also serving
are Lowell Mayor William Martin, area
business executives and a local community
representative. Representing the
UMass President’s Office are James
Julian, executive vice president,
and Keith Motley, vice president of
business and academics.
For a complete list, visit
www.massachusetts.edu/search/
committee.html.
MacKenzie says, “UMass Lowell
offers programs recognized globally and
is committed to sustainable economic
development locally. The committee
appropriately reflects this range.
From international business leaders
“We were looking for someone to come in and absolutely
professionalize it; we asked David to take the Building
Authority position . . . and he did a terrific job.” — Jack Wilson
to the UMass Lowell student trustee,
all are outstanding representatives
of their constituencies.”
There is no definite timetable,
although Wilson has said that the
search is likely to take seven to
12 months.
At the completion of the search
process, the committee will provide
Wilson with a final list of candidates.
He will then recommend a candidate
to the UMass Board of Trustees.
22 UMASS LOWELL MAGAZINE WINTER 2007