Novice Gail Fawcett
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 | |
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 Fawcett, c. 1958 | |
| 8th President of Ohio State University | |
| In office August 8, 1956 – August 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Landis Bevis |
| Succeeded by | Harold Leroy Enarson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Novice Gail Fawcett March 29, 1909 Gambier, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1998 (aged 89) |
| Education | Kenyon College (BS) Ohio State University (MEd) |
Early life and education
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
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
The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University and Fawcett Hall at Wright State University are named in his honor.
Further reading
References
- "Twelve Days of Buckeyes: OSU's 8th President left lasting legacy". From Woody's Couch. December 12, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- "Novice Gail Fawcett | Ohio State University Libraries". library.osu.edu. Retrieved December 15, 2020.