Donald Sullivan
| Brother Donald Sullivan | |
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| 16th President of St. Francis College | |
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In office 1969–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Brother Urban Gonnoud, O.S.F. |
| Succeeded by | Frank Macchiarola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1931 |
| Residence | Brooklyn, NY |
| Alma mater |
Fordham University (B.A.)[1] New York University (M.A.)[1] St. John's University (Ph.D.)[1] |
Brother Donald Sullivan, OSF was an American academic of Canadian descent.[2] From 1969 to 1995, Sullivan served as the 16th President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York. His 26 years as President is the longest at St. Francis College.[3][4]
Brother Sullivan served on several boards including the Helen Keller Services for the Blind and Ridgewood Savings Bank. He also was director of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Brooklyn Development Association.[5]
St. Francis College
Brother Sullivan took over after Brother Urban Gonnoud resigned in 1969. Brother Gonnoud served as President for 11 years prior to resigning. Brother Sullivan was 38 years old when he took over.[6] During Brother Sullivan's tenure, St. Francis College became coeducational and its enrollment exceeded 3,000 students.[3] He also oversaw the construction of the Generoso Pope Athletic Complex in 1971.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "1969-70 College Catalog" (PDF). SFC.edu. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "St. Francis College Still Educating Poor". The Crisis. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 "First 150 Years Time Line" (PDF). SFC.edu. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ Nadine Brozan (June 10, 1995). "CHRONICLE". NewYorkTimes.com. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "Two forty five one fifty five". Archive.org. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "The Weeks News in Review" (PDF). Courier Journal. June 6, 1969. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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