Jill Beck
American academic administrator
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::summary American academic administrator ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox officeholder"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Jill Beck |
| birth_date | |
| office | 15th President of Lawrence University |
| successor | Mark Burstein |
| termstart | July 2004 |
| termend | July 2013 |
| alma_mater | Clark University (BA) |
| McGill University (MA) | |
| City University of New York (PhD) | |
| birth_place | Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| :: |
| name = Jill Beck | birth_date = | office = 15th President of Lawrence University | successor = Mark Burstein | termstart = July 2004 | termend = July 2013 | alma_mater = Clark University (BA) McGill University (MA) City University of New York (PhD) | birth_place = Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Jill Beck (born 1949) is an American dancer, scholar, administrator and educator. She served as the 15th president of Lawrence University from July 2004 to 2013. On February 2, 2012, Beck announced her intention to retire, and was succeeded by Mark Burstein.
Early life and education
A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, Beck received a B.A. in philosophy and art history from Clark University, an M.A. in history and music from McGill University, and a Ph.D. in theatre history and criticism from the City University of New York.
References
References
- "About Jill Beck". Lawrence University.
- (24 January 2004). "Lawrence University Names New President". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- "Lawrence University President Beck to retire in 2013". WTAQ.
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