Lawrence A. Kimpton
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Lawrence A. Kimpton (1910-1977) was the successor to Robert Maynard Hutchins as president of the University of Chicago.
A professor of philosophy, Kimpton was invited for an interview with Hutchins in 1944. He recalled the interview thusly:
- Don't you think the University is lousy? Don't you think the great books are great? And isn't the function of an educational institution to educate? Kimpton assented to these propositions, so Hutchins asked, do you know anything about student personnel administration? Kimpton replied, not a thing. At this, Hutchins arose, shook his hand, and congratulated him on being the new dean of students. [1]
Kimpton addressed a variety of academic and budget problems before stepping down in 1960.
[edit] References
- ^ "Lawrence A. Kimpton", The Presidents of the University of Chicago: A Centennial View
| Preceded by Robert Maynard Hutchins |
President of the University of Chicago 1951—1960 |
Succeeded by George W. Beadle |
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