Author Description
Introduction: Iconic Leaders Of Higher Education / Roger L. Geiger -- Tarnished Icon: William Smith And The College Of Philadelphia / Roger L. Geiger And Nathan M. Sorber -- Memories Of Mary: Changing Interpretations Of The Founder In The Secularization Process Of Mount Holyoke Seminary And College, 1837-1937 / Andrea L. Turpin -- College Presidents, Public Image, And The Popular Press: A Comparative Study Of Francis L. Patton Of Princeton And Seth Low Of Columbia, 1888-1902 / Joby Topper -- The Making Of A Celebrity President: John Erskine And The Juilliard School / Katherine Chaddock -- Building An Icon: The Rise And Fall Of John G. Bowman, Chancellor Of The University Of Pittsburgh, 1921-1945 / Christian K. Anderson -- Encounters With Genius Loci: Herman Wells At/and/of Indiana University / James H. Capshew -- Clark Kerr's Early Career, Social Science, And The American University / Ethan Schrum -- The Host At Last: Abram Sachar And The Establishment Of Brandeis University / Nancy Diamond. Roger L. Geiger.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates how specific individuals shaped the institutional identity and public perception of American higher education through their roles as university leaders. Editor Roger L. Geiger, a prominent historian of higher education, compiles scholarly essays that examine the intersection of personal reputation, administrative strategy, and institutional growth. By analyzing the careers of figures ranging from William Smith to Clark Kerr, the contributors argue that the concept of the 'iconic' leader is often a constructed narrative used to define the mission and legacy of academic institutions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of university presidents and chancellors from the 18th to the 20th century.
- Examination of the relationship between institutional secularization and founder memory.
- Case studies on the influence of the popular press in shaping the public image of academic figures.
- Methodological insights into the role of 'genius loci' and institutional branding in higher education history.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the history of education recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the study of academic leadership and institutional development. Scholars frequently note the rigorous archival research and the nuanced approach to the complexities of administrative legacy.
Page Count:
254
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
1351513931
ISBN-13:
9780203789353
History
Biography
Universities And Colleges
Education
Higher Education
Leadership
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