Barbara Snyder
Barbara Rook Snyder is an American academic and president of the Association of American Universities. She is the former president of Case Western Reserve University. Snyder was the first woman to serve as Case Western Reserve's president.
Barbara R. Snyder | |
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| 8th President of the Association of American Universities | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2020 | |
| 7th President of Case Western Reserve University | |
| In office July 1, 2007[1] – October 1, 2020[2] | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Hundert Gregory L. Eastwood (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Eric Kaler Scott Cowen (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1955 |
| Spouse(s) | Michael J. Snyder |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Cleveland Heights, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University (B.A.) University of Chicago Law School (J.D.) |
Biography
Barbara Snyder earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from The Ohio State University and a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School.[3] Before Snyder became president of CWRU in July 2007, she was formerly the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University.[3] During Snyder's tenure as the university president, CWRU has overcome a $20 million budget deficit, increased fundraising by nearly $60 million, and increased research dollars by more than $15 million.[4] Under her supervision, Case Western Reserve University raised $1.82 billion in pledges and gifts through the Forward Thinking campaign from more than 60,000 donors, including roughly 46,000 alumni, surpassing both the original and updated goals.[5]
Following the announcement that Gordon Gee would retire as President of the Ohio State University effective July 1, 2013, speculation arose that Snyder, the former Provost and Executive Vice President of Ohio State, could succeed Gee. In response, Snyder said, "I am proud to be president of Case Western Reserve and intend to continue in this role for many years to come."[6]
In February 2020, Snyder was appointed the president of Association of American Universities.[7]
Compensation
In 2011, Cleveland.com reported Barbara R. Snyder's total compensation for the year of 2009 was $778,874.[8]
References
- "Biography: President Barbara R. Snyder" (PDF). Case Western Reserve University. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
- "President Snyder expresses gratitude for CWRU community, bids farewell; video reflects on her tenure". The Daily. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- John Kroll (August 10, 2008). "Case Western Reserve's Barbara Snyder's had a successful rebuilding year". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
- Brent Larkin (August 13, 2011). "CWRU's Snyder earns no end of accolades". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
- Wells, Abbey. "Forward Thinking campaign surpasses fundraising goals". The Observer. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- Collin Binkley (June 6, 2013). "What's next for Ohio State after Gee's retirement?". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- "Case Western President Named Head of AAU". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- Karen Farkas (December 5, 2011). "CWRU President Barbara R. Snyder is highest-paid private college president in Ohio". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 9, 2012.