Ending a nationwide search, Manchester College in North Manchester,
Ind., is turning to executive vice president Dave McFadden as its new
dean for the School of Pharmacy.
McFadden, who was influential in establishment of the professional
Doctor of Pharmacy program in Fort Wayne, Ind., has served as interim
dean for five months. Founding dean Phil Medon resigned in November for
health reasons.
“Dave was at the forefront in our thinking and planning for the
Pharmacy School and has immersed himself in learning about pharmacy for
the past five years,” said president Jo Young Switzer in announcing the
appointment, effective May 4. “He worked with the core team that
developed the successful $35 million grant proposal for the School of
Pharmacy to Lilly Endowment Inc.”
Pharmacy classes begin Aug. 13 on the new campus in north Fort Wayne.
Working from a national pool of 470 applicants, Manchester is close to
filling its first class of 70 students for the four-year program.
McFadden has more than 20 years of higher education leadership
experience. At Manchester, he has led enrollment, strategic planning,
and marketing initiatives, as well as the name change to Manchester
University scheduled for July 1. He has served as interim dean of
academic affairs and assistant professor of political science. He is a
1982 graduate of Manchester College and holds a Ph.D. from Claremont
(Calif.) Graduate School.
A search committee reviewed a strong pool of applicants and brought
two finalists to the campuses. Afterward, both the committee and
Manchester’s national pharmacy consultant recommended McFadden for the
position. McFadden will continue as executive vice president, retaining
an office on the North Manchester campus but spending the majority of
his time in Fort Wayne. For more about the Manchester School of
Pharmacy, visit www.manchester.edu/pharmacy.
-- Jeri S. Kornegay is director of Media and Public Relations for Manchester College.
Source:5/16/2012 Newsline
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