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Oxholm tapped as first-ever EVP, Chief of Staff
Noah Cohen
Issue date: 1/25/08 Section: News
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In a University-wide e-mail, Papadakis wrote that the University's growth and future goals led to the creation of the new position.
"With the addition of the executive vice president and chief of staff position, the Office of the President will have the leadership to meet these challenges while ensuring effective day-to-day operations of the University," Papadakis wrote.
Oxholm will be involved with the academic, campus and a newly announced "environmental master plan," according to the e-mail.
Oxholm praised the work of Senior Vice President for the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services James Tucker in addressing the facilities aspect of campus sustainability, but said he would explore Drexel's environmental impact through a variety of means including research and community input.
"I know there are a lot of people on campus who care about these issues [the environment]," Oxholm said.
In his e-mail, Papadakis wrote, "We are implementing our academic strategic plan and campus master plan and developing an environmental master plan. By Drexel's 125th anniversary in 2016, we plan to double our endowment and our research funding."
In his position, Oxholm will also oversee a host of University departments, including General Counsel, Information Resources and Technology, University Relations, Government and Community Relations, Internal Audit and Institutional Research.
Oxholm previously served as the University's top lawyer and was an architect of the Drexel College of Law.
Before coming to Drexel seven years ago, Oxholm worked in a private legal practice and for the Philadelphia City Solicitor.
The sense of civic responsibility at Drexel drew Oxholm to the University.
"Because I liked the mission [of Drexel], I decided to give up my corner office," he said. "We can all do more than fill our pockets with change," he added.
Oxholm will continue to advise on the University's legal matters until a new general counsel is selected.
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