Liebowitz had previously served as provost and Dean of the Faculty at Middlebury College. An expert in Russian economic and political geography, he began teaching at Middlebury in 1984.[4] His first Middlebury experience was as a Language School student in 1980 and 1981.
A native of Brooklyn, Liebowitz received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in 1979 and completed his postgraduate work at Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. in geography in 1985. Liebowitz and his wife, Jessica, have three children.
Presidency
Liebowitz was Middlebury's third faculty member to become president, following McCardell and 19th century alumnus Ezra Brainerd. In his first year, he shaped the agreement that brought the Monterey Institute of International Studies under affiliation with Middlebury, and began a comprehensive strategic planning process. Liebowitz kicked off The Middlebury Initiative in October 2007; the largest capital campaign ever by a liberal arts college, the Initiative will raise $500 million to support the strategic plan's primary goals of financial aid and additional faculty.
In 2009 Time Magazine named him one of the 10 best college presidents.[5]
On December 12, 2013, Liebowitz announced that he would step down as president of the college effective June 30, 2015. He served at Middlebury College for over 11 years.[6]
On December 17, 2015, Liebowitz announced that he would begin serving in a leadership role at Brandeis University effective July 1, 2016.
In March 2021, Liebowitz accused the Board of Trustees of "trying to force him out of the presidency."[7] However, on April 9, 2021, the Board of Trustees announced a five-year contract extension on Liebowitz's presidency.[8]
References
^. Archived from the original on 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
ronald, liebowitz, born, april, 1957, ninth, president, brandeis, university, succeeding, frederick, lawrence, formerly, middlebury, college, 16th, president, professor, geography, succeeding, john, mccardell, july, 2004, december, 2015, announced, that, liebo. Ronald D Liebowitz born April 26 1957 2 is the ninth President of Brandeis University succeeding Frederick M Lawrence Formerly Middlebury College s 16th President and a professor of geography succeeding John McCardell Jr on July 1 2004 3 On December 17 2015 it was announced that Liebowitz would become the ninth president of Brandeis University Ronald David Liebowitz9th President of Brandeis UniversityIncumbentAssumed office July 1 2016Preceded byFrederick M Lawrence16th President of Middlebury CollegeIn office July 1 2004 June 30 2015Preceded byJohn McCardell Jr Succeeded byLaurie L PattonPersonal detailsBorn 1957 04 26 April 26 1957 age 65 New York City New York U S Residence s Newton Massachusetts U S Alma materBucknell UniversityColumbia UniversityProfessionProfessor and College AdministratorLiebowitz had previously served as provost and Dean of the Faculty at Middlebury College An expert in Russian economic and political geography he began teaching at Middlebury in 1984 4 His first Middlebury experience was as a Language School student in 1980 and 1981 A native of Brooklyn Liebowitz received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in 1979 and completed his postgraduate work at Columbia University He received his Ph D in geography in 1985 Liebowitz and his wife Jessica have three children Presidency EditLiebowitz was Middlebury s third faculty member to become president following McCardell and 19th century alumnus Ezra Brainerd In his first year he shaped the agreement that brought the Monterey Institute of International Studies under affiliation with Middlebury and began a comprehensive strategic planning process Liebowitz kicked off The Middlebury Initiative in October 2007 the largest capital campaign ever by a liberal arts college the Initiative will raise 500 million to support the strategic plan s primary goals of financial aid and additional faculty In 2009 Time Magazine named him one of the 10 best college presidents 5 On December 12 2013 Liebowitz announced that he would step down as president of the college effective June 30 2015 He served at Middlebury College for over 11 years 6 On December 17 2015 Liebowitz announced that he would begin serving in a leadership role at Brandeis University effective July 1 2016 In March 2021 Liebowitz accused the Board of Trustees of trying to force him out of the presidency 7 However on April 9 2021 the Board of Trustees announced a five year contract extension on Liebowitz s presidency 8 References Edit Liebowitz Day is March 14 Archived from the original on 2008 04 28 Retrieved 2008 12 08 date amp year of birth according to LCNAF CIP data Ronald D Liebowitz becomes Middlebury s 16th president President s Biography The 10 Best College Presidents TIME Time 11 November 2009 Sun Community News Sun Community News Krantz Laura 15 March 2021 Brandeis president in spat with trustees Boston Globe Retrieved 10 June 2021 Board of Trustees reaffirms support for Ronald D Liebowitz agrees on five year contract extension Preceded byJohn McCardell Jr President of Middlebury College2004 2015 Succeeded byLaurie L Patton This biography of an American academic administrator born in 1950 1959 is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ronald D Liebowitz amp oldid 1142661186, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
