Daniel R. Chamberlain
Daniel R. Chamberlain is an American academic administrator who served as president of Houghton College for 30 years.[1]
Daniel R. Chamberlain | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of Houghton College | |
| In office 1976–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Wilbur Dayton |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Mullen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 |
| Alma mater | Upland College California State University, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California |
| Profession | Professor |
On February 14, 2005, Chamberlain announced his retirement, effective May 2006. He was succeeded by Shirley Mullen.[2] At the time of his retirement he was one of the longest-serving college presidents in the United States.[3][4]
Education
Chamberlain earned a B.A. from Upland College in 1953, followed by a M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles. He then earned two doctorates, one from University of California, Los Angeles and the other from University of Southern California.
Experience
- Western Pilgrim College, 1953–59,
Teacher of English & History, Academic Dean
- Pasadena City Schools, 1959–63,
Teacher of English & History, Co-Director, Experimental Team Teaching Project
- Upland College, 1963–65,
Chairman, Division of Professional Studies, Teacher of English, Acting President
- State University of New York, 1965–68,
Assistant University Dean for University-Wide Activities
- Messiah College, 1968–76,
Dean of the College
- Houghton College, 1976–2006,
President
External links
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wilber Dayton |
President of Houghton College 1976 – 2006 |
Succeeded by Shirley Mullen |
References
- "Houghton College Presidents". Houghton College. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
- Rey, Jay (May 20, 2006). "Houghton College names alumna as president; 1st woman to hold post". Buffalo News. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- Buckham, Tom (February 16, 2005). "HOUGHTON'S CHAMBERLAIN TO RETIRE; COLLEGE PRESIDENT IS ONE OF THE LONGEST-SERVING IN THE COUNTRY". Buffalo News. p. B12.
- Basinger, Julianne (September 13, 2002). "Staying Power: How Some Presidents Go On for Decades When Others Are Out After a Few Years The Chronicle of Higher Education". Chronicle of Higher Education. p. 28.