- Is Of ‘® {® ie “® The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, February 18, 1998 5 New York educator will be DALLAS - Dr. Michael A. MacDowell of Oneonta, New York was named the 12th president of College Misericordia on Monday. MacDowell, 51, has been vice president of institutional advance- ment at Hartwick College in Oneonta. “Misericordia conducted an extensive nationwide search for its ' next presi- dent, and we were fortunate toattractalarge- number of quali- fied applicants for the position,” said Louis T. Alesi, chairman of the Misericor- a dia Board of MCDOWELL Trustees. "Im a highly competitive field, Dr. MacDowell’s experience and abili- ties set him apart. His insights, enthusiasm and talents will be a great asset to the College and to the Greater Wilkes-Barre area.” MacDowell will begin his new position on July I, 1998. He suc- ceeds Dr. Albert Anderson, Misericordia’s current president, who will retire in June. “Misericordia’s mission and values, strong professional and liberal arts and sciences pro- grams, dedication to its students, beautiful campus and its poten- tial for greater educational lead- ership present many exciting op- portunities for success,” said Dr. MacDowell, a Santa Monica, Cali- fornia native. “I am very pleased to have this chance to serve College Miseri- cordia and Northeastern Penn- sylvania, and I am eager to begin using my experience in teaching, management, development and community relations to advance the College and its important mis- sion,” he said. MacDowell, who has published articles and spoken on national - television news programs about the rising cost of college educa- tion, said Misericordia’s decision to hold tuition constarit for fresh- men entering the College in 1998 is a major step forward in helping to make college more affordable for students and their families. _ MacDowell graduated from Trinity University in Texas with a bachelor of arts degree in eco- nomics, received a masters of arts degree in economics from North e new Misericordia president Texas State University and earned his Ed.D. in social science from Ball State University in Indiana. He joined Hartwick College in May, 1989 as vice president for institutional advancement where he supervised the college's publi- cations, alumni, public and gov- ernmental and community rela- tions and development activities. He also served as an associate professor of economics. Prior to joining Hartwick, Dr. MacDowell spent 12 years in New York City as president of the Na- tional Council on Economic Edu- ‘cation, a national organization dedicated to helping teachers and students better understand our economic system. In September, 1973 he was named executive director of the Illinois Council, located at North- ern Illinois University. There he held an associate professorship in economics and education. MacDowell has written exten- sively for education journals and publications of national educa- tion organizations. He has authored and co-authored many articles, several book chapters and an book titled Public Understand- ing of Economic Policy (Arno Press). Heis therecipient of the Marvin Bower Medal in Economic Educa- tion and the John C. Schramm Leadership Award in Economic Education. He is an active mem- { ber of a number of honorary pro- fessional and educational organi- zations. McDowell is listed in Who's Whoin America. Who's Who in the East and Who's Who in Finance and Industry. MacDowell also has been ac- tive in civic and service organiza- tions, such as the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties; Boy Scouts of America, Oscadela Council as finance vice president; Executive Service Corp. Of Otsego and Delaware Counties; Christ Church of Tarrytown and St. James Church of Oneonta; Otsego County Chamber of Commerce; and WSKG, a PBS station, where he served on the Oneonta Advi- sory Committee. He also helped establish the Otsego Co. Telecommuting Center, a coop- erative effort of Hartwick College, Wilber National ‘Bank and the Otsego Chamber of Commerce. The Telecenter fosters the growth of small high-technology business. College celebrates reaching fund goal Volunteers in College Misericordia’s 1997-98 Annual Giving Campaign recently celebrated the Campaign’s success at a victory ~ party. Misericordia’s Annual Giving Campaign raises funds from alumnis, friends, businesses and foundations to offset the College’s operating expenses and support financial aid. At this phase in the Campaign, the College reached its goal of $275,000 towards a year-end goal of $350,000. Seen during the celebration are, seated from left; Joan Leehan Diana ‘48, co-chair, alumni annual giving; and Christine McLaughlin, Esq., Gallagher, Brennan & Gill, campaign vice-chair. Standing from left, Bill Leandri, president and CEO, Luzerne National Bank; Marilyn Santarelli, CFRE, executive director of institutional advancement, Misericordia; Dr. Michael Duricko, senior vice president trust department, Franklin First Savings Bank; Sr. Jean Messaros, RSM 73, Misericordia dean of students, co-chair, alumni annual giving; Dr. Albert Anderson, Misericordia president; Robert Edgerton, vice president commercial lending, Franklin First Savings Bank, annual giving campaign chair; Vincent Nobile, vice president, First Union Bank; Mark Van Loon, Esq., Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald, campaign vice-chair; and Maureen Straub, vice president, Mellon Ban, campaign vice-chair. 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