Betty Siegel facts for kids
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Betty Siegel
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| 2nd President of the Kennesaw State University | |
| In office 1981–2006 |
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| Preceded by | Horace W. Sturgis |
| Succeeded by | Daniel S. Papp |
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Betty Faye Lentz
January 24, 1931 Cumberland, Kentucky |
| Died | February 11, 2020 (aged 89) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Joel Siegel |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University (BA) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MEd) Florida State University (PhD) |
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| Thesis | The Interrelationships Of The Concepts Of Self And Others, Social Acceptability, And Curriculum Patterns (1961) |
| Doctoral advisor | Herman Frick |
Betty L. Siegel (born January 24, 1931, died February 11, 2020) was an important leader in education. She was an author and served as the president of Kennesaw State University. Dr. Siegel made history as the first woman president in the University System of Georgia. She held this role for 25 years. This made her the longest-serving female president of a state university in the United States.
After her time as president, Dr. Siegel became President Emeritus. She also held the title of Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics & Character at Kennesaw State University.
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Her Education Journey
Betty Faye Lentz was born in Cumberland, Kentucky. She earned her first college degree, a bachelor's degree, from Wake Forest University. She then received a master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Later, she earned her Ph.D. in Education from Florida State University. She also did more advanced studies at Indiana University. Dr. Siegel was honored with five extra doctorates during her life.
A Career in Education
Dr. Siegel dedicated her life to teaching and leading. She held many important roles at different universities.
Early Teaching Roles
- She started as an assistant professor at Lenoir–Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. This was from 1956 to 1959. She returned there as an associate professor from 1961 to 1964.
- From 1967 to 1976, she worked at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She began as an assistant professor. She later became an associate professor and then a full professor. She also served as the Dean of Academic Affairs for Continuing Education.
Leadership in Universities
- From 1976 to 1981, Dr. Siegel was the Dean of the School of Education and Psychology. This was at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
- Her most well-known role was as President of Kennesaw State University. She led the university in Kennesaw, Georgia, from 1981 to 2006.
- After stepping down as president, she continued to contribute. From 2006 until her death in 2020, she was President Emeritus. She was also the Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics and Character at Kennesaw State University.
Other Important Work
- Dr. Siegel helped start the International Alliance for Invitational Education. This group focuses on creating positive learning environments.
- She also organized the Oxford Conclaves on Global Ethical Leadership. These were meetings about how to be a good and ethical leader worldwide.
- She served on the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership. This organization helps schools teach good character traits.
