Gordon F. Allen

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Gordon F. Allen (1908-1973) was a professor and administrator at the State University of New York at Brockport. He was born in Gainesville, New York and received his bachelor's degree from Houghton, his master's degree from Cornell University and his doctorate from the University of Buffalo. Prior to moving to Brockport, he contributed to education in New York State at Groveland, Cuylerville and Brighton high schools as teacher, coach and principal.

Allen served the College and University communities for more than 23 years, rising through the academic ranks to Professor of Education, Chairman of the Department of Education and Psychology, Dean of the College, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Acting President. He is remembered as an administrator whose executive ability inspired the confidence and trust of his colleagues and who personified the intangible values of personal integrity, loyalty and professionalism.

[edit] Allen Administration Building

The Allen Administration Building at Brockport was named after him.