Rev. James J. Miracky, S.J. announced as new Dean of Loyola College
Maria-Pia Negro
Issue date: 3/16/10 Section: News
Rev. James J. Miracky, S.J., the current associate dean for faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, will assume his duties as the new dean of Loyola College, Loyola's school of arts and sciences on July 1, 2010. He will fulfill the position of Dr. James Buckley, who announced his decision to step down on March 19, 2010.
"We are elated to have Father Miracky join us," said Dr. Tim Snyder, the vice president of Academic Affairs. "He has direct and successful experience with a living and learning program at Holy Cross, and this is a huge part of our current strategic plan."
"Father Miracky can help us assure that our living and learning program is distinct, and built around the strengths of our faculty and the transformation of our students," said Snyder.
Fr. Miracky entered the Society of Jesus in 1977 and was ordained a priest in 1988. After receiving his B.A. in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, he got his M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Rutgers University and his M.Div. and S.T.M. degrees from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Fr. Miracky came to Holy Cross in 1996 and served as a dedicated teacher, English department chair, and he has been associate dean since 2008.
Miracky oversees Holy Cross' orientation programs for new faculty, its mentoring program, and its Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows program. He also works with the office of grants and corporate and foundation giving to identify funding sources and facilitate the application process for individuals' scholarly projects.
"I think one of Fr. Miracky's best qualities is his ability to relate to and communicate with people," said Dennis Delany, '10, undergraduate student representative in the search.
"He understands students, and the student experience, magnificently well-he wants students to learn, and learn deeply. One minute with him, and you know he cares," said Snyder.
Fr. Miracky told the Greyhound that he is honored and excited it is a wonderful opportunity to work with engaging students and looking forward for challenges and projects.
"We are elated to have Father Miracky join us," said Dr. Tim Snyder, the vice president of Academic Affairs. "He has direct and successful experience with a living and learning program at Holy Cross, and this is a huge part of our current strategic plan."
"Father Miracky can help us assure that our living and learning program is distinct, and built around the strengths of our faculty and the transformation of our students," said Snyder.
Fr. Miracky entered the Society of Jesus in 1977 and was ordained a priest in 1988. After receiving his B.A. in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, he got his M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Rutgers University and his M.Div. and S.T.M. degrees from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Fr. Miracky came to Holy Cross in 1996 and served as a dedicated teacher, English department chair, and he has been associate dean since 2008.
Miracky oversees Holy Cross' orientation programs for new faculty, its mentoring program, and its Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows program. He also works with the office of grants and corporate and foundation giving to identify funding sources and facilitate the application process for individuals' scholarly projects.
"I think one of Fr. Miracky's best qualities is his ability to relate to and communicate with people," said Dennis Delany, '10, undergraduate student representative in the search.
"He understands students, and the student experience, magnificently well-he wants students to learn, and learn deeply. One minute with him, and you know he cares," said Snyder.
Fr. Miracky told the Greyhound that he is honored and excited it is a wonderful opportunity to work with engaging students and looking forward for challenges and projects.
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