John G. Kemeny and Dartmouth College

The Man, the Times, and the College Presidency

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Featuring never before published excerpts from his unfinished autobiography, this book explores the career of John G. Kemeny, mathematician, educator, and president of Dartmouth College. Nelson presents a portrait of Kemeny’s presidential leadership during the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s, exemplifying his resolute commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, learning, human understanding, equity, and justice. Through this discussion of Kemeny’s life, Nelson identifies the ideal qualities of a leader: willingness to ponder, consider, and achieve the best actions he could conceive; compassion, understanding and empathy for others; absolute belief in the rising generation of college students; and courage in the face of challenging public issues, contentious and warring opinions, and concerns. From immigrant roots to college presidency and the national stage, this book tells the full story of a genius and giant of the world of academia.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-09-05
Mått159 x 237 x 28 mm
Vikt644 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor308
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781498573238

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Foreword: Jenny and Rob Kemeny ReflectPrefaceA Prologue: The “Curious Turns” of “An Interesting Life”AcknowledgmentsChapter One: Voyage from Professor to PresidentChapter Two: The Crucible of Kent State: Crisis for the Nation and a Young PresidencyChapter Three: The Sea Change to Coeducation at DartmouthChapter Four: Clashes in a Changing Culture: New Diversity and the March to Equal Opportunity Chapter Five: Fiscal Footing and Trials: Economic Shocks of the 1970sChapter Six: Navigating Affairs Inside the Gates: The Horrors of “Animal House, ” the Indian Symbol, and the Dartmouth ReviewChapter Seven: Voice in the Public Square: The Three Mile Island CommissionChapter Eight: The Perch of the Presidential Pulpit: Leadership Inside and Outside the GatesPostscript: The Right Stuff: The Man and the Times BibliographyAbout the Author

A compelling account of John Kemeny’s leadership during one of the most transformative and tumultuous periods in Dartmouth’s history and the history of higher education in the U.S. This biography exposes the personal side of someone who is a hero and role model of mine – a mathematician who not only sparked a personal computing revolution, but continued to teach as President of the college while guiding the institution through a period of dramatic change. Anyone seeking to understand how brilliant scholars like Kemeny come to lead with such impact will glean much from the insights afforded in this book.