Brigadier General Douglas J. Murray, United
States Air Force (Retired) assumed the responsibilities of Dean of
Academics, New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), 1 April 2007.
General Murray’s distinguished career in education, administration,
leadership and management began with his graduation in 1965 from the
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Washington D.C.
with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) (government,
economics, and history). In 1970, he received his Master of Arts
degree in government, history, and anthropology, from the Institute
of Latin American Studies, at the University of Texas at Austin. He
then completed his Doctor of Philosophy in international relations,
comparative politics, and defense policy, in 1979, from the Graduate
School of Government, at the University of Texas at Austin.
General Murray came to NMMI
from the United States Air Force Academy where he served as Chairman
of the Social Sciences Division, and professor and head of the
Department of Political Science. As the division chairman, he
oversaw, represented, and coordinated the five departments that
comprise the division: behavioral sciences, economics & geography,
law, management, and political science. As the professor and head
of political science, he commanded a department of 30 military
personnel and high-ranking civilians, and was responsible for all
curriculum, personnel, budget, research and long-range planning. In
addition, he was a member of the Academy’s major governing board,
Chairman of the Graduate Studies Committee which oversees graduate
programs for cadets, and the Chair of the
Faculty Personnel Council that conducts the faculty academic
promotion system.
General Murray entered the
Air Force in 1965 as a Distinguished ROTC Graduate from Georgetown
University. He served as a Titan II missile combat crew member and
an intelligence officer in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Later,
at the Air Force Academy, he served as an associate professor and
director of comparative and area studies in the department of
political science and as vice dean of the faculty. He also held
positions as deputy chief of the Secretary of the Air Force staff
group in the Pentagon and a policy and plans division chief at
Headquarters United States European Command, Vaihingen, Germany,
during the Bosnian conflict. He chaired the strategic planning
staff of the Air Force Education and Training Review Council,
responsible for drafting the first Air Force-wide education and
training strategic plan. He co-chaired the Dean of the Faculty’s
Strategic Working Group, responsible in part for developing the
USAFA capabilities-based strategic planning system and established
the USAFA Center for Space and Defense Studies.
His other notable
achievements include membership on the Council on Foreign Relations,
Academic Associate to the Atlantic Council of the United States,
Pi Sigma Alpha, National Honorary Society in Political Science,
twice named Outstanding Young Man of America, and he is
author/editor of books, articles and studies on national security
and Canadian defense policy.
His major awards include the
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf
clusters, and the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf
cluster.
General Murray is married to
the former Cathy Enright. They have two sons, one daughter, and
five grandchildren.
 Lieutenant
Colonel George Brick assumed his duties as Vice Dean for Academics
and High School Principal, New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), on
6 August, 2007. Lieutenant Colonel Brick comes to NMMI with eleven
years experience as an administrator and teacher in private,
charter, and public schools. For the past five years, he served as
Principal of an Arizona middle school of approximately nine hundred
students. Along with his experience as an educator, Lieutenant
Colonel Brick brings to the campus an understanding of military life
and values. He retired from the United States Marine Corps as a
Master Sergeant in 1992.
Working on completing his education
throughout his military service, and after a break in active duty,
Lieutenant Colonel Brick received his Bachelor of Science (Social
Science) from Southern Oregon State College in 1993. His career in
education began after he earned a Master of Science in Educational
Leadership from Troy State University.
Taking advantage of the current
emphasis on high academic standards and high stakes testing,
Lieutenant Colonel Brick has received extensive state and federally
sponsored training. In his most recent position, he reorganized
course offerings to reflect student needs, instituted a master
teacher/mentor program, led the local Professional Development
Leadership Academy, and implemented standards based instruction.
A native of
Prineville, Oregon, Lieutenant Colonel Brick enlisted in the USMC in
1966. After his initial training as a communicator, he was assigned
to 2nd Marine Division and deployed with the United
States Navy 6th Fleet. Cpl. Brick was then transferred to
First Marine Division in Viet Nam, where he served as forward air
controller, Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th
Marines. His duties included directing close air support, medical
evacuations, and controlling artillery and other supporting arms.
After recovering from wounds in August, 1968 he received a
meritorious combat promotion to Sergeant. He then served as a Drill
Instructor at Parris Island, South Carolina, where he was
meritoriously promoted to Staff Sergeant. Lieutenant Colonel Brick’s
distinguished career as a Marine also included service in 2nd
Force Reconnaissance Company, Third Reconnaissance Battalion,
Detachment Fourth Force Reconnaissance Company, and Fourth Force
Reconnaissance Company. His military schools include U. S. Army
Airborne School, U. S. Army Jumpmaster School, and U. S. Navy
Underwater Swimmer School.
His decorations
include the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart.
Lieutenant
Colonel Brick is married to the former Ponda Franks. They have three
children and five grandchildren.
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