John F. Kucia interview

Authors

John F. Kucia

Interviewer

Thomas Kennealy

Interview Date

8-29-2018

Keywords

Xavier University (Cincinnati Ohio), college sports, basketball, administration, facility management, buildings design and construction, planning, land purchases, educational leadership

Summary

For 34 years Dr. John F. Kucia served Xavier University, first as the Director of Alumni Relations from 1984 to 1986, then as Assistant to the President from 1986 to 1990, and finally as Administrative Vice President from 1990 to 2018. During these years, he worked closely with five different Xavier presidents and played a key role in transforming Xavier’s campus. In addition, Kucia oversaw Xavier’s intercollegiate athletic program through a period of growth. In this interview, he discusses the five Xavier presidents with whom he worked, identifying the challenges and achievements of each. He talks about the land acquisitions, building projects, and facilities development that occurred during his tenure, including the Cintas Center, the University Station and the Health United Building. He also discusses the success of Xavier’s athletic programs and the vital role that sports play in university life. Kucia earned a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania and is co-author of the book Leadership in Balance: New Habits of the Mind, which he talks about in the interview. He currently serves as Xavier’s Vice President Emeritus.

Language

English

Duration

01:35:48

Format

audio/mp3

Display Category

Sound

Item Identifier

xuaoh2018_004_xu006

Collection

Xavier University Oral History Collection

Repository

University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio

Recommended Citation

John F. Kucia interview, August 29, 2018, XUAOH2018-004-XU006, Xavier University Oral History Collection, University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio

Rights

Copyright belongs to Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). The interview may be copied by individuals or libraries for personal use, research, teaching or any 'fair use' as defined by copyright law. Permission to reproduce materials in this collection for publication or distribution must be obtained from Xavier University Archives.