DATE: August 4, 2006
MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie McDonald, director of public relations
PHONE: 574-284-4579
E-MAIL: mmcdonal@saintmarys.edu

Saint Mary’s Appoints Two Professors to Administrative Posts

NOTRE DAME, Ind.— Saint Mary’s College President Carol Ann Mooney announces the appointment of Joseph Incandela, Ph.D., and Deborah McCarthy, Ph.D., as associate deans. Incandela, a religious studies professor at Saint Mary’s, is associate dean of faculty. McCarthy, a Saint Mary’s chemistry professor, is associate dean of academic strategies. Both report to acting vice president and dean of faculty Jill Vihtelic.
As associate dean of faculty, Incandela directs the general education program at the College. He is charged with reviewing the effectiveness of the general education program and its faculty, ensuring the registration and advising of students in the general education program, and promoting quality instruction, among other duties. Incandela, who received his Ph.D. from Princeton University, has taught religious studies at Saint Mary’s since 1987.
In her role as associate dean of academic strategies, McCarthy serves as the director of the Center for Academic Innovation at Saint Mary’s, facilitates new curriculum and academic program development, and writes grant proposals to fund new faculty development and academic program initiatives. McCarthy has been teaching chemistry at Saint Mary’s College since 1992.
“I am very grateful to both Joe and Deb for their willingness to serve the College in these positions,” says Dr. Carol Ann Mooney, president of Saint Mary’s. The appointments are for three years, and may be extended for one successive term.
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