Betty L. Siegel (January 24, 1931 – February 11, 2020[citation needed]) was an author and president of Kennesaw State University.[1] She was the first female president of the University System of Georgia.[2] She served in that position for 25 years, [3] making her the longest serving female president of a state university in the United States.[citation needed]

Betty Siegel
2nd President of the Kennesaw State University
In office
1981–2006
Preceded byHorace W. Sturgis[citation needed]
Succeeded byDaniel S. Papp[citation needed]
Personal details
Born
Betty Faye Lentz

(1931-01-24)January 24, 1931[citation needed]
Cumberland, Kentucky[citation needed]
DiedFebruary 11, 2020(2020-02-11) (aged 89)
Atlanta, Georgia[citation needed]
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJoel Siegel[citation needed]
Academic background
Alma materWake Forest University (BA)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MEd)
Florida State University (PhD)
ThesisThe Interrelationships Of The Concepts Of Self And Others, Social Acceptability, And Curriculum Patterns (1961)
Doctoral advisorHerman Frick[citation needed]
Academic work
DisciplineEducation
Institutions

In 2007 Siegel was President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of Leadership, Ethics & Character at Kennesaw State University.[citation needed]

Education

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Siegel was born Betty Faye Lentz in Cumberland, Kentucky to Carl N. and Vera (Hogg) Lentz.[citation needed] She received her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest, a master's degree from the University of North Carolina, a Ph.D. from Florida State University,[2] and post-doctoral studies at Indiana University.[citation needed] In addition to her earned degrees, she had been awarded five honorary doctorates.[citation needed]

Career

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References

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  1. ^ "Kennesaw State's second president, Betty Siegel, dies at 89". Midland Reporter-Telegram. February 13, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13.
  2. ^ a b Isakson, Johnny (2001-05-26). "Floor Statement Congratulating Dr. Betty Siegel". United States Senate. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  3. ^ Perry-Johnson, Arlethia (2005-05-12). "Kennesaw State University President Betty Siegel to Step Down". University System of Georgia. Archived from the original on 2007-01-08. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
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Academic offices
Preceded by 2nd President of Kennesaw State University
1981–2006
Succeeded by