Betty L. Siegel
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Dr.Betty Siegel is the former Kennesaw State University president and is an author. Dr. Siegel was the first female president in the University System of Georgia.[1] She is also the longest serving female university president in the United States.
Born Betty Lentz in Cumberland, Kentucky, January 24, 1931, she is the daughter of Carl N. and Vera (Hogg) Lentz.
[edit] Career
- Assistant professor, Lenoir Rhyne College, Hickory, North Carolina, 1956-59; associate professor, 1961-64;
- Assistant professor, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1967-70, associate professor, 1970-72, professor, 1973-76, Dean academy affairs for continuing education, 1972-76;
- Dean, School of Education and Psychology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1976-81;
- President Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, 1981-2006.
- Co-founder of the International Alliance for Invitational Education (http://www.invitationaleducation.net)
| Academic Offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Horace W. Sturgis |
President of Kennesaw State University 1981–2006 |
Succeeded by Daniel S. Papp |
[edit] References
- ^ Perry-Johnson, Arlethia. "Kennesaw State University President Betty Siegel to Step Down", University System of Georgia, 2005-05-12. Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
