Charles Brody, associate dean for academic affairs in the UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will be vice president of academic affairs at Misericordia University in Dallas, Penn., effective July 1.
“We will miss Dr. Brody,” said Nancy Gutierrez, dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). “Many people at UNC Charlotte know him as associate dean, but he initially came to the University in 2001 as chair of sociology and anthropology, served as chair of sociology when the two areas separated into individual departments and then also served as interim chair of geography and earth sciences in 2008-09. Charlie has contributed a great deal to the college and University in these leadership roles. His good humor, strong academic values and unambiguous integrity also have served us well during his 14-year tenure, and that will be difficult to replace.”
Brody’s responsibilities included oversight in the development of new and revision of existing undergraduate and graduate curricula across the college and overseeing the college’s program review process and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Thomas Botzman, president of Misericordia University, said. “He (Brody) understands the inner workings of a complex university and will ably serve with our exceptional faculty as a champion for the entire academic community. Dr. Brody also understands the mission at Misericordia University and is prepared to lead us into a successful future as a young university in the Mercy tradition.”
At Misericordia University, Brody will be the chief academic officer with oversight of academic programs and personnel and affiliated units, such as the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library and the Student Success Center.
Brody holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Loyola University of New Orleans and a master’s degree in sociology from the University of New Orleans. He earned his doctoral degree in sociology from the University of Arizona. Brody came to UNC Charlotte in 2001, as a professor of sociology.
He is married to Beth Rubin, who also is a professor of sociology, organization science and public policy, and director of UNC Charlotte’s Ph.D. in Public Policy Program.