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Informationen zum Autor James H. Capshew Klappentext Energetic, shrewd, and charming, Herman B Wells was the driving force behind the transformation of Indiana University-which became a model for American public higher education in the 20th century. A person of unusual sensitivity and a skilled and empathetic communicator, his character and vision shaped the structure, ethos, and spirit of the institution in countless ways. Wells articulated a persuasive vision of the place of the university in the modern world. Under his leadership, Indiana University would grow in size and stature, establishing strong connections to the state, the nation, and the world. His dedication to the arts, to academic freedom, and to international education remained hallmarks of his 63-year tenure as President and University Chancellor. Wells lavished particular attention on the flagship campus at Bloomington, expanding its footprint tenfold in size and maintaining its woodland landscape as new buildings and facilities were constructed. Gracefully aging in place, he became a beloved paterfamilias to the IU clan. Wells built an institution, and, in the process, became one himself. Zusammenfassung The biography of a titan of American higher education Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface: A Hoosier State of Mind Prologue: Campus Centennial, 1920 I. The Shaping of a Fiduciary, 1902-37 1. In the Land of Jordan 2. Betwixt Banking and Social Science 3. The Politics of Banking Reform 4. First Taste of Academic Stewardship II. Transforming the University, 1937-62 5. Acting like a President 6. A Vision for Indiana University 7. Charting a New Course 8. War Stories 9. Renouncing Prejudice 10. Postwar World, Home and Abroad 11. Music Appreciation 12. The Man behind Kinsey 13. A Metropolis of Books 14. Expanding the University's Universe 15. Passing the Presidential Torch III. At Large in the World, 1962-2000 16. Education and World Affairs 17. Back to Basics: Management and Marketing 18. Being Plucky: Covering the Distance 19. An Icon Aging in Place 20. A Peaceful Passing 21. Keeping the Memory Green Epilogue: Reflections on a Hoosier Antæus Appendix Bibliography Index ...
