Dorothy Leland, also known as Dorothy Leland Wilson,[1] is an American academic administrator, university president and chancellor. She was the 19th president, and the second female president, of Georgia College & State University from 2004 until 2011.[2] Leland was appointed as the third Chancellor for University of California, Merced, replacing Sung-Mo "Steve" Kang from May 18, 2011 until 2019.[3] In 2019, she announced plans to retire.[3][4]
Dorothy Leland | |
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| 3rd Chancellor of the University of California, Merced | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sung-Mo Kang |
| Succeeded by | Juan Sánchez Muñoz |
| 19th President of Georgia College & State University | |
| In office 2004–2011 | |
| Preceded by | David G. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Stas Preczewski |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Purdue University, B.A., M.A., and PhD |
Biography edit
Leland holds a B.A degree in English, a M.A. in American studies, and a Ph.D in philosophy, all from Purdue University.[1][5][6] Her research area is contemporary continental philosophy, with a focus on gender and personal, social and cultural identity.
Leland has served on the board of directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and other local and state non-profit organization. She was a member of the NCAA Division II Presidents Council and has held leadership positions with the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and the Southern University Conference.
Leland has received numerous awards and honors, including the Georgia Governor's Award for Historic Preservation.[7] In 2008, she was recognized as a Purdue University Distinguished Alumni,[8] and in 2009, she was named by Georgia Trend as one of four "Power Women" in Georgia.[9]
References edit
- ^ a b Ybarra, Evie (2015-06-08). Legendary Locals of Fillmore. Arcadia Publishing. p. 105. ISBN 978-1-4396-5182-7.
- ^ Elfman, Lois (2019-09-03). "UC Merced's Leland Built a Higher Ed Legacy". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b Vasconcelos, Vanessa (August 12, 2019). "'I've done what I came here to do:' UC Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland prepares for retirement". ABC30 Fresno. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ Watanabe, Teresa (May 13, 2019), "UC Merced chancellor, who brought big ambitions to the small campus, to step down", Los Angeles Times, ISSN 2165-1736
- ^ Reese, Krista; Gentry, Mae; Grillo, Jerry (2009-03-01). "2009 Power Women". Georgia Trend Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ "40th Anniversary Title IX". Purdue University. 2012. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ Minutes: Board of Natural Resources, March 29, 2006, p. 5
- ^ "College of Liberal Arts names 2008 distinguished Alumni", Press Release, April 15, 2008
- ^ "2009 Power Women", Georgia Trend, March 2009, Cover Story