CORPORATE TECHNOLOGY EXPERT IS NEW DAVENPORT DEAN

Davenport University has appointed a new dean of its school of technology who has set technology direction for major corporations and strategies for the workplace and workforce of the future.

As the new dean, Michael Clancy, previously chief architect at Delphi Corporation in Troy, will lead a school of technology at Davenport that was one of the first in the nation to offer network and biometric security programs and introduced a Master of Science in Information Assurance certified by the National Security Agency's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Program.

Clancy has been a leading strategist in the technology sector for many years, with wide experience setting technology direction for companies such as Hewlett Packard, AT&T and Bell Laboratories. He is an active member of several technology research consortiums and has recently been involved in defining direction for web 2.0 collaboration and establishing guidelines for virtualization security.

“I feel that my background in industry and the contacts I’ve made over the years can help advance Davenport University’s school of technology to the next level,” said Clancy.

Some of his most recent work has been in setting technology direction for the workplace and workforce of the future. “The ability to build a team responsible for developing a curriculum designed to enhance career opportunities for students is an exciting prospect,” he said.

Dave Fleming, executive vice president for academics and provost, said the university is excited to have Clancy’s expertise for a position critical to the future of Davenport. “The role of dean of the school of technology presents a multifaceted opportunity for someone with Clancy’s background and experience,” he said.

Clancy holds an MBA from in management information systems/operations research from Seton Hall University and a bachelor’s degree in management science/operations research from Kean University. He spent most of his career in New York and New Jersey before moving with his family to Michigan in 2003.

Davenport's school of technology prepares students for careers that will be here tomorrow - and well into the future. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that three of the 10 fastest-growing occupations are computer related. Davenport University’s technology degrees include a strong business foundation, exposing students to the business and leadership skills they will need in the fast-paced technology field.

About Davenport University
Davenport University – the only West Michigan-based private university specializing in business, technology and health professions – serves an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students at its W. A. Lettinga campus in Grand Rapids, locations throughout Michigan, and online. Davenport focuses on innovative, practical and affordable education and offers graduate and undergraduate programs.