This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2024) |
Betty L. Siegel (January 24, 1931 – February 11, 2020[citation needed]) was an author and president of Kennesaw State University.[1] She was the first female president of the University System of Georgia.[2] She served in that position for 25 years, [3] making her the longest serving female president of a state university in the United States.[citation needed]
Betty Siegel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 2nd President of the Kennesaw State University | |
| In office 1981–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Horace W. Sturgis[citation needed] |
| Succeeded by | Daniel S. Papp[citation needed] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Betty Faye Lentz January 24, 1931[citation needed] Cumberland, Kentucky[citation needed] |
| Died | February 11, 2020 (aged 89) Atlanta, Georgia[citation needed] |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Joel Siegel[citation needed] |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University (BA) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MEd) Florida State University (PhD) |
| Thesis | The Interrelationships Of The Concepts Of Self And Others, Social Acceptability, And Curriculum Patterns (1961) |
| Doctoral advisor | Herman Frick[citation needed] |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Education |
| Institutions | |
In 2007 Siegel was President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics & Character at Kennesaw State University.[citation needed]
Education
editSiegel was born Betty Faye Lentz in Cumberland, Kentucky to Carl N. and Vera (Hogg) Lentz.[citation needed] She received her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest, a master's degree from the University of North Carolina, a Ph.D. from Florida State University,[2] and post-doctoral studies at Indiana University.[citation needed] In addition to her earned degrees, she had been awarded five honorary doctorates.[citation needed]
Career
edit- 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, 2006–2020.
- Co-founder of the International Alliance for Invitational Education.
- Convener of the Oxford Conclaves on Global Ethical Leadership
- Board of Directors, Character Education Partnership, 2008–2020
References
edit- ^ "Kennesaw State's second president, Betty Siegel, dies at 89". Midland Reporter-Telegram. February 13, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13.
- ^ a b Isakson, Johnny (2001-05-26). "Floor Statement Congratulating Dr. Betty Siegel". United States Senate. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
- ^ Perry-Johnson, Arlethia (2005-05-12). "Kennesaw State University President Betty Siegel to Step Down". University System of Georgia. Archived from the original on 2007-01-08. Retrieved 2007-04-05.