Presidents of Montclair State University

Montclair State University
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°W / 40.8591056; -74.1986861Coordinates: 40°51′32.78″N 74°11′55.27″W / 40.8591056°N 74.1986861°W / 40.8591056; -74.1986861
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.

NumberPresident[4]Years in OfficeNotes
-Charles S. Chapin1908-1924Principal of New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair. Chapin Hall is named for him.
1Harry A. Sprague1924-1951Principal, then first president of the College. Harry A. Sprague Library and Sprague field named for him.
2E. DeAlton Partridge1951-1964Partridge Hall is dedicated to him.
3Thomas H. Richardson1964-1973Acting President from 1964-1966. Namesake of Richardson Hall.
4David W.D. Dickson1973-1984First African American president of the College. Dickson Hall is dedicated to him.
5Donald E. Walters1984-1987-
6Richard A. Lynde1987-1989Acting President
7Irvin D. Reid1989-1998-
8Susan A. Cole1998–presentFirst female and current president of the University.

References

  1. http://www.montclair.edu/media/montclairedu/facilities/Capital_Master_Plan.pdf
  2. PATRICIA ALEX. "Montclair State enrollment hits 20,000-plus as building boom continues". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  3. "Montclair State Athletic Logo History - Montclair State University" (PDF). www.montclairathletics.com.
  4. 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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