Date:     April 23, 2004

To:        Members of the University Community

From:    Karen Kavanagh
             Executive Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Re:        Appointment of the Vice President for Information Technology

I am happy to announce that, following an extensive search process, Michael V. McKay, Executive Director for Computing and Information Technology, has been appointed Vice President for Information Technology.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy and a master’s degree in business management from Central Michigan University. Following a distinguished twenty-two year military career, Mike assumed the position of associate director for the Center for Computer Aids for Industrial Productivity in 1988. Under his leadership the center increased its membership fourfold and more than doubled its annual budget. During his tenure at Rutgers, Mike has held positions of increasing responsibility including oversight of the university networks that provide high-speed audio, video, and data for classrooms, residence halls, libraries, and administrative facilities on all three campuses. He also successfully managed the $98 million RUNet project.

Currently responsible for all administrative and campus computing services and universitywide telecommunications, Mike has proved to be an effective and resourceful manager, a well-respected leader, and a sound advisor—just the right combination of qualities, skills and knowledge necessary for overseeing information technology at Rutgers.

I am confident that Mike’s leadership and dedication to excellence will be invaluable in guiding the university as it provides the highest level of technological support to its students, faculty, and staff.

Please join me in congratulating Mike on his new role and in offering him your support as he takes on this challenging position.