Vice President of Institutional Advancement Malcolm Woodall resigned Tuesday, Nov. 23, after four years at the university. David Estes, assistant provost, has been appointed as the interim vice president by the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president.
Woodall decided he would like to pursue other career opportunities, Wildes wrote in an e-mail. Although the circumstances surrounding Woodall’s resignation remain private, Wildes stated the two discussed institutional advancement at Loyola and the university’s direction.
“Personal matters always touch on important issues of privacy both morally and legally, so I want to be sure to respect Mr. Woodall’s privacy,” Wildes wrote.
The Maroon attempted to contact Woodall, but he could not be reached for comment as of Wednesday night.
Woodall leaves the division of institutional advancement with several unfinished projects, including expansions at the law school and the $120 million “Centennial Preeminence” campaign, which has slowed down due to a lack of funds.
Hill Rowan, former director of corporate and foundation relations, said that, for the most part, his relationship with Woodall was amicable and was unaware Woodall planned to leave. Rowan resigned in April 2003.
“There were times when he seemed aloof,” Rowan said. “I didn’t have any problems with him,” he added.
According to Kristine David LeLong, director of public affairs and external relations, the university will begin a national search for a vice president in the near future.
Wildes said that assistant vice presidents Julia McSherry and Susan Suthon will continue to oversee the normal operations of the division.
“While the search is underway, we will continue aggressively our advancement and external relations efforts,” Wildes said.
Woodall was appointed vice president of institutional advancement in October 2000. Prior to his term at Loyola, he served as associate vice chancellor for institutional advancement at East Carolina University, in Greenville N.C. He also held positions in development and institutional advancement at Carnegie Mellon University and Park Point College.
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