Educational Background

MA and PhD: University of Pennsylvania (mathematics)

BA:  Swarthmore College (mathematics)

Scholarly Interests
Once upon a time, I was a mathematician.  I published a book called Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus with a colleague, George Feeman.  In 1970 I became Dean of the College at Williams College.  After serving in that position I became Dean of the Faculty and then two stints as Provost.  I then moved to Colgate University where I served as president for 11 years followed by almost 8 years as Vice President for program and strategic planning at Carnegie Corporation of New York.  Needless to say, my research interests are focused on higher education and educational change.