Betty Siegel

American academic (1931–2020)

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]}

In 2007 Siegel was President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics & Character at Kennesaw State University.^{[citation needed]}

Education

Siegel 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

• 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

1. "Kennesaw State's second president, Betty Siegel, dies at 89". Midland Reporter-Telegram. February 13, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13.
2. 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.
3. 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.

External links

• Autobiography appearing at Kennesaw.edu