Daniel R. Chamberlain is an American academic administrator who served as president of Houghton College for 30 years.[1]

Daniel R. Chamberlain
4th President of Houghton College
In office
1976–2006
Preceded byWilbur Dayton
Succeeded byShirley Mullen
Personal details
Born1932
Alma materUpland College
California State University, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California
ProfessionProfessor

On February 14, 2005, Chamberlain announced his retirement, effective May 2006. He was succeeded by Shirley Mullen.[2] At the time of his retirement he was one of the longest-serving college presidents in the United States.[3][4]

Education

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Chamberlain earned a B.A. from Upland College in 1953, followed by a M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles. He then earned two doctorates, one from University of California, Los Angeles and the other from University of Southern California.

Experience

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Teacher of English & History, Academic Dean

Teacher of English & History, Co-Director, Experimental Team Teaching Project

  • Upland College, 1963–65,

Chairman, Division of Professional Studies, Teacher of English, Acting President

Assistant University Dean for University-Wide Activities

Dean of the College

  • Houghton College, 1976–2006,

President

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Academic offices
Preceded by President of Houghton College
1976 – 2006
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Houghton College Presidents". Houghton College. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
  2. ^ Rey, Jay (May 20, 2006). "Houghton College names alumna as president; 1st woman to hold post". Buffalo News. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  3. ^ Buckham, Tom (February 16, 2005). "HOUGHTON'S CHAMBERLAIN TO RETIRE; COLLEGE PRESIDENT IS ONE OF THE LONGEST-SERVING IN THE COUNTRY". Buffalo News. p. B12.
  4. ^ Basinger, Julianne (September 13, 2002). "Staying Power: How Some Presidents Go On for Decades When Others Are Out After a Few Years The Chronicle of Higher Education". Chronicle of Higher Education. p. 28.