Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Mark Morgan has been named Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs - Facilities, effective immediately, the university announced today. He will continue to provide keen leadership to the Physical Plant, Architectural and Construction Services, Project Management and the Office of Facilities. Morgan is a proven leader overseeing UNCW's teaching, learning and living spaces. With his vision, the campus facilities, systems and infrastructure will continue to grow in alignment with the university's strategic priorities as an institution.

Morgan began his career at UNCW in 2002 as assistant director of project management, moving into the director role a year later. From there, he ascended into the role of director of architectural and construction services before being appointed as Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs – Facilities last year.

Through these various roles, he has proven to be a steadfast steward of the university’s physical properties and assets, providing strategic leadership in the areas of facilities operations, project management and capital construction. Most importantly, he has demonstrated the ability to effectively build and manage a diverse work team.

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is consistently recognized at a national level for academic excellence and affordability. UNCW is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. A public institution with over 14,000 students, the university is widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship. UNCW offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. The university is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives, and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement in such areas as health, education, the economy, the environment, marine and coastal issues, and the arts.

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