Administrative History: The position of Vice President for Public Relations and Development was created in 1952 and embraced alumni affairs, public relations, and development activities. After the resignation of Rev. Max G. Barnett, S.J., in 1959, the position was vacant until the appointment of John D. Wellman in 1961. After Wellman's resignation two years later, the position was vacant until the appointment of Robert A. Duffy in November 1967. At this time, the position was renamed Vice President for University Relations.

In 1975, the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations was created as a separate position and assigned general and executive responsibility for university fund-raising activities and alumni relations. This position was discontinued in 1979.

In 1992, the name of the position of Vice President for University Relations was changed to Vice President for University Advancement. Currently, the position has general and executive responsibility for the administration of Marquette alumni and development programs.

Vice Presidents for University Advancement:

Tim McMahon, 2018-
Stacy Mitz (Interim), 2018
Gina Sholtis, 2017-2018
Michael VanDerhoef, 2013-2017
Tom MacKinnon (interim), 2012-2013
Julie Tolan, 2002-2012
Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., 2001-2002
James P. Lyddy, 1998-2001
Gregory J. Kliebhan (Interim), 1997-1998
Dorothy H. Biwer, 1995-1997
Royster C. Hedgepeth, 1992-1995

Vice Presidents for University Relations: James L. Sankovitz, 1992 (Interim) Michael A. Mancuso, Jr., 1983-1992 Rev. Bruce F. Biever, S.J., 1979-1983 James L. Sankovitz, 1969-1979 Robert A. Duffy, 1967-1969

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations: Rev. James B. Corrigan, S.J., 1976-1979

Vice Presidents for Public Relations and Development:

John D. Wellman, 1961-1963
Rev. Max G. Barnett, S.J., 1958-1959
Rev. Clarence J. Ryan, S.J., 1952-1958

 

Scope and Content: These records are arranged into two subseries: Subseries 5 consists of unrestricted records; Subseries 5.1 consists of restricted records.

Restrictions: Access to select records from the office of the Vice President for University Advancement is restricted for 25 years from the closing date of the tenure of the President under whom each Vice President for University Advancement served.

As an example, records from the tenure of Royster C. Hedgepeth, who served during Rev. Albert J. DiUlio’s term as President (1990-1996), are restricted until 2021. Permission from the Office of the Vice President for University Advancement is required to obtain access prior to the expiration of this restriction. Otherwise, access to these records is unrestricted. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of these records. Consult an archivist for further information.

 

Subseries 5	Administrative Subject Files
Subseries 5.1	Administrative Subject Files (Restricted: Inventory in Archives)