Summary
Betty L. Siegel (January 24, 1931 – February 11, 2020) 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, making her the longest serving female president of a state university in the United States.
Betty Siegel | |
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| 2nd President of the Kennesaw State University | |
| In office 1981–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Horace W. Sturgis |
| Succeeded by | Daniel S. Papp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Betty Faye Lentz January 24, 1931 Cumberland, Kentucky |
| Died | February 11, 2020 (aged 89) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Joel Siegel |
| 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 |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Education |
| Institutions | |
In 2007 Siegel was President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics & Character at Kennesaw State University.
Education edit
Siegel was born Betty Faye Lentz in Cumberland, Kentucky to Carl N. and Vera (Hogg) Lentz. She received her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest, a master's degree from the University of North Carolina, a Ph.D. in Education from Florida State University and post-doctoral studies at Indiana University.[3] She held five honorary doctorates.
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 (http://www.invitationaleducation.net)
- 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Biography