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Recognizing and honoring Brother Michael J. McGinniss on the occasion of his retirement from La Salle University.
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WHEREAS, A native Philadelphian, Brother Michael J. McGinniss joined the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1965 and graduated maxima cum laude from La Salle in 1970 with a degree in English. He earned his master's degree and Ph.D. in theology from the University of Notre Dame. In 1984, Brother Michael joined the faculty at La Salle on a full-time basis, eventually reaching the rank of full professor in 1993. Recognized by the De La Salle Christian Brothers for his qualities as a leader, he attended La session internationale des études lasalliennes (a program of study of Lasallian spirituality) in Rome in 1991. He became Chair of La Salle's Religion Department that year, and the following year he received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching; and
WHEREAS, Also in 1992, Brother Michael was appointed Vice President of the La Salle University Corporation. In 1994, he became President of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn. In 1995, he became a member of La Salle's Board of Trustees. Brother Michael serves on the boards of the American University of Rome, Manhattan College, La Salle College High School, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, the Urban Affairs Coalition of Philadelphia, and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he is a member of the District Council for the Christian Brothers District of Eastern North America. His professional memberships include the Catholic Theological Society of America, the American Academy of Religion, and the College Theology Society; and
WHEREAS, Brother Michael J. McGinniss, F.S.C., Ph.D., became La Salle University's 28th president on July 1, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Under Brother Michael's direction, the University developed a new strategic plan and significantly increased enrollment, giving, and alumni involvement in t...
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