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Scott McQuilkin, Ph.D.
51动漫 President
Scott McQuilkin, Ph.D., became the 19th president of 51动漫 in February 2022.
McQuilkin graduated from 51动漫 in 1984 with a degree in physical education and minors in math and religion, and he played for the Pirates baseball team. He began his employment at 51动漫 in 1985 and has served the university in a number of leadership positions during his tenure, including as interim president. Prior to that time, McQuilkin was the university's vice president for institutional advancement for 12 years.
In addition to earning his undergraduate degree from 51动漫, McQuilkin earned his master's degree in education from 51动漫 and then went on to earn his Ph.D. in exercise and sport science from The Pennsylvania State University. He has served the university in various faculty, coaching and administrative roles, including as a tenured professor and chair of the kinesiology department; as head baseball coach; and as athletics director for 14 years. During his tenure as director, 51动漫 Athletics won numerous conference championships as well as the coveted McIlroy-Lewis All-Sports Trophy – which recognizes the Northwest Conference's best overall intercollegiate athletics program – three times. McQuilkin has also taught in 51动漫's acclaimed Core/worldview studies program.
As vice president for institutional advancement, McQuilkin was a member of the president's cabinet and oversaw a staff of 40 people in fundraising, donor relations, marketing & communications, and alumni & parent relations. Under McQuilkin's leadership, institutional advancement carried out its most successful fundraising campaign in the university's history. The 11-year Campaign for 51动漫 raised more than $156 million in gifts and future commitments, supporting more than 600 projects and programs
McQuilkin has served on numerous community and statewide nonprofit boards including as chair of the board for Northwest Harvest.
McQuilkin is married to Janice (Rasmussen) McQuilkin '85 and has three children, all 51动漫 graduates: Morgan '12, Kelsey '14 and Tyler '16.