Presidents of Montclair State University
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| Motto | Carpe Diem |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Seize the day |
| Type | Public University |
| Established | 1908 |
| Endowment | $56.4 million (2013)[1] |
| President | Susan Cole, PhD |
Administrative staff | 4,500 |
| Students | 20,022 |
| Undergraduates | 15,885 |
| Postgraduates | 4,137[2] |
| Location |
Montclair, New Jersey, United States 40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°WCoordinates: 40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°W |
| Campus |
Suburban 500 acre (202.34 ha) campus, including NJ School of Conservation |
| Sports | Red Hawk Athletics |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Nickname | Red Hawks |
| Mascot |
Rocky the Red Hawk (formerly, the Indians)[3] |
| Website | www.montclair.edu |
Montclair State University has had 8 Presidents since its founding in 1908.
| Number | President[4] | Years in Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Charles S. Chapin | 1908-1924 | Principal of New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair. Chapin Hall is named for him. |
| 1 | Harry A. Sprague | 1924-1951 | Principal, then first president of the College. Harry A. Sprague Library and Sprague field named for him. |
| 2 | E. DeAlton Partridge | 1951-1964 | Partridge Hall is dedicated to him. |
| 3 | Thomas H. Richardson | 1964-1973 | Acting President from 1964-1966. Namesake of Richardson Hall. |
| 4 | David W.D. Dickson | 1973-1984 | First African American president of the College. Dickson Hall is dedicated to him. |
| 5 | Donald E. Walters | 1984-1987 | - |
| 6 | Richard A. Lynde | 1987-1989 | Acting President |
| 7 | Irvin D. Reid | 1989-1998 | - |
| 8 | Susan A. Cole | 1998–present | First female and current president of the University. |
References
- ↑ http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/facilities/Capital_Master_Plan.pdf
- ↑ PATRICIA ALEX. "Montclair State enrollment hits 20,000-plus as building boom continues". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ↑ http://www.montclairathletics.com/documents/2012/2/3/MSULogoHistory.pdf?id=254
- ↑ Paul Martinez. "Office of the President - Sprague Library Archives - Guides and Resources at Montclair State University". libguides.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
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