Background
He was born in New York City and earned a bachelor"s degree from Fordham University and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics from Columbia University.
professor university president
He was born in New York City and earned a bachelor"s degree from Fordham University and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics from Columbia University.
While earning his Doctor of Philosophy, Kelly taught undergraduate courses at Fordham and was a major influence on Mario Gabelli, who later became a billionaire fund manager.
Officer in charge Office of Social Development, Ford Foundation, New York City, 1969—1974. Officer in charge program related investments Ford Foundation, 1974—1979. Executive vice president Tulane University, New Orleans, 1979—1981, president, 1981—1998.
President emeritus; professor Payson Center International Development and Technology Transfer Tulane University, since 1998. Director policy formulation division Economic Development Administration, Department Commerce, Washington, 1968. Special assistant to administrator Small Business Administration, Washington, 1968-1969.
Special consultant to secretary Department Labor, 1977. Board directors Southern Education Foundation, Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, National Captioning Institute, Association Governor Boards Colleges and University, Economic Development Commission State of Louisiana. Member National Science Board, 1996-2002 (chairman 1998-2002), National Security Education Board, Humphrey Fellows National Advisory Board, Business Higher Education Forum, committee economic development Gabelli Enterprises Inc., executive committee Association American Universities.
President Commission National Collegiate Athletic Association, Foundation for biomedical Research, National Science Board, 1996. Former chair Presidential Advisory Board.
President city council, councilman-at-large City of Englewood, New Jersey, 1974-1977. Board advocates Planned Parenthood of Louisiana. Member American Association of University Professors, Louisiana Conference Universities and Colleges, Louisiana Association Indiana Colleges and Universities, Business Council New Orleans, City Club, Inc., Metropolitan Area Committee, New Orleans Educational Telecommunications Consortium.
Married Margaret Whalen, June 22, 1963. Children: Martin (deceased), Paul, Andrew, Peter.