SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Philip W. Wood Vice Chancellor for Capital Facilities

Albany -- The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed Philip W. Wood Vice Chancellor for Capital Facilities, effective November 27, 2007.  Mr. Wood will continue to serve as General Manager of the State University Construction Fund, a position he has served in since July 2003.

“Phil’s knowledge and experience these past four years has transformed the Capital Facilities area and has served SUNY System and our 64 campuses extremely well,” said SUNY Interim Chancellor Dr. John B. Clark. “I am very pleased to have him appointed in this capacity and expect great things from him.”

“SUNY must have its facilities in a good state of repair in order for students, faculty and staff to meet the university’s educational, public service and research missions,” said Wood.  “Through the creation of the Office of Capital Facilities, SUNY will be in a stronger position to assist the campuses with improving facilities to enhance academic excellence.  I look forward to working with the campuses as we meet the challenges before us and I appreciate the confidence of Interim Chancellor Clark and the Board of Trustees.”

Since 2003, Mr. Wood has functioned as chief executive officer of the Fund and reported to the Fund Board of Trustees.  The Fund manages the funding, planning, design and construction of projects within SUNY’s $3.2 billion Educational Facilities Capital Plan and the $400 million SUNY Hospital Capital Plan. 

In his capacity as Fund General Manager, Mr. Wood has led the planning, development, justification and implementation of SUNY’s capital program which is more than double the size of the previous program. 

From 1998 – 2003, Mr. Wood served as Deputy Executive Director at the Dormitory Authority. 

SUNY is re-establishing an Office of Capital Facilities.  Previously, the posts of vice chancellor of Capital Facilities and the general manager of the Fund were held by the same individual to increase coordination and alignment between the two entities and to better serve the campuses.  The Office of Capital Facilities responsibilities will include capital planning, coordination of SUNY’s four capital programs, environmental health and safety, permitting, and energy management.

He will receive a salary of $220,000 for serving in both positions.  

Mr. Wood earned a Masters of Business Administration at the State University of New York at Albany in 1984, and a Bachelor of Arts at Siena College in 1976.

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating more than 427,000 students in 7,669 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu 

About the State University Construction Fund

The State University Construction Fund is a public benefit corporation established by Chapter 251 of the Laws of 1962. The Fund is administered by a Board of Trustees consisting of three members appointed by the Governor, one of whom must be a State University Trustee. Members other than the State University Trustee are also confirmed by the Senate. To learn more about the Fund, visit www.sucf.suny.edu/

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