Betty L. Siegel
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| Dr. Betty Siegel | |
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| Born | January 24, 1931 Cumberland, Kentucky |
| Nationality | United States |
| Institutions | Kennesaw State University University of Florida |
| Alma mater | Florida State University Wake Forest University |
| Known for | Being the President of Kennesaw State University and the University System of Georgia |
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] Serving 25 years, she was the longest serving female president of a state university in the United States.
Born Betty Lentz in Cumberland, Kentucky, January 24, 1931, she is the daughter of Carl N. and Vera (Hogg) Lentz. Dr. Siegel is currently (2007) President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics & Character at Kennesaw State University.
[edit] Education
Betty Siegel received her bachelors degree from Wake Forest, a Masters Degree from the University of North Carolina, a Ph.D. in Education from Florida State University and post-doctoral studies at Indiana University.[2] She holds five honorary doctorates.
[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.
- President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics and Character Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, 2006-Present.
- Co-founder of the International Alliance for Invitational Education (http://www.invitationaleducation.net)
- Convener of the Oxford Conclaves on Global Ethical Leadership
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| 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 2007-04-05.
- ^ Isakson, Johnny. "Floor Statement Congratulating Dr. Betty Siegel", United States Senate, 2001-05-26. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
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