Miles D. McCarthy (October 12, 1914 – September 20, 1995)[1] was one of the five founding faculty members of California State University, Fullerton.
[1] McCarthy's research in the area of hematological studies of burns and autoimmunity resulted in 35 peer-reviewed publications.
[1] McCarthy was throughout his career at Cal State Fullerton a Professor of Biology, who also held several administrative posts at the university including Chair of the Biology Department, Dean of the School of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Since its creation, the office has had an 85% success record in placing students who have completed the program in professional schools in the health sciences.
[citation needed] Except for the nine months he spent as Acting President, McCarthy continued to teach two classes each semester while holding his administrative positions.