Novice Gail Fawcett (March 29, 1909 – June 19, 1998) was an American academic administrator who served as the 8th president of Ohio State University from 1956 to 1972.

Novice Fawcett
Fawcett, c. 1958
8th President of Ohio State University
In office
August 8, 1956 – August 31, 1972
Preceded byHoward Landis Bevis
Succeeded byHarold Leroy Enarson
Personal details
Born
Novice Gail Fawcett

March 29, 1909
Gambier, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1998 (aged 89)
EducationKenyon College (BS)
Ohio State University (MEd)

Early life and education

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Fawcett was born in Gambier, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in science and mathematics from Kenyon College in 1931 and a Master of Education from Ohio State University in 1937.[1] He took courses toward a PhD but did not complete the degree.[2]

Career

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A teacher and coach, Fawcett was superintendent of Gambier Public Schools (1934–1938), Defiance Schools (1938–1943), Bexley Schools (1943–47), assistant superintendent in Akron Public Schools (1947–1949), and superintendent of Columbus City Schools in 1949.

Legacy

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The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University and Fawcett Hall at Wright State University are named in his honor.

Further reading

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Academic offices
Preceded by Ohio State University President
August 8, 1956 – August 31, 1972
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Twelve Days of Buckeyes: OSU's 8th President left lasting legacy". From Woody's Couch. December 12, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Novice Gail Fawcett | Ohio State University Libraries". library.osu.edu. Retrieved December 15, 2020.