Interviewee: Louis (Lou) Zuccarello

Interviewer: Gus Nolan

Interview Date: November 1, 2001

Summary: This interview begins with Louis Zuccarello’s youth and then his beginnings as one of the first lay faculty members at Marist College. The interview then goes on discuss various faculty and the different roles that Zuccarello took on in administration. He talks about each one of these roles, how they were different, and how each posed unique challenges. He also expresses his concern for the Marist Brothers fading authority within the Marist College. The changing of course requirements is discussed, showing its initial start and growing of requirements. The interview ends with Zuccarello’s feelings towards distance learning in the future and the direction of the college, as well as the ongoing relationship between lay faculty and the Brothers.