Thomas Hedley Reynolds (November 23, 1920 – September 22, 2009) was an American historian and university professor who served as the fifth President of Bates College from March 1967 to November 1989.
His presidency was marked with a renewed focus on academic rigor with the expansion of professor salaries and exacting institutional standards for graduation. Reynolds lead the college through the 1960s and 1970s with expansive integration of feminism, anti-war ideology, and the civil rights movement into the Bates community. The college became known for its academic standards and socially liberal tendencies. During his presidency he diversified the student body and eliminated standardized test scores.[1]
Reynolds was born in New York to Wallace and Helen (Hedley) Reynolds. He attended The Browning School in New York City and graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1938.[2] Reynolds earned a B.A. in political science from Williams College in 1942 and then a master's (1947) and Ph.D. (1953) in American history from Columbia University.[3]
During World War II, Reynolds served as a tank commander in Europe and received various decorations for his service.[3] After obtaining a Ph.D., Reynolds became an author and history professor at Middlebury College before becoming president of Bates College.
Reynolds was elected the fifth president of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, on March 1, 1967. His presidency was marked with an increased faculty number as well as dramatically increased salary levels. He also improved gender equity within the administration of the college. Reynolds diversified the student body, eliminated standardized test scores, and constructed Ladd Library and the Olin Arts Center. Reynolds also introduced the short-term into the academic calendar.[3]
He frequently joined in on student protests against the Vietnam War and in support for the civil rights movement.[3]
^"President Emeritus Thomas Hedley Reynolds, champion of academic excellence, dies at 88 | News | Bates College". www.bates.edu. 24 September 2009. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
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^Nevin, David (1970). Muskie of Maine. Ladd Library, Bates College: Random House, New York. p. 99.
^Woz, Markus (2002). Traditionally Unconventional. Ladd Library, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine: Bates College. p. 6.
^"Newman's Own Letter | News | Bates College". www.bates.edu. November 2008. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
^The New York Times: "Newman's Day — forget it, star urges drinkers." Retrieved May 27, 2007.
Further readingedit
Bates College Mirror 2006 (Lewiston, ME: Bates College, 2006).
April 18, 2024
thomas, hedley, reynolds, november, 1920, september, 2009, american, historian, university, professor, served, fifth, president, bates, college, from, march, 1967, november, 1989, president, bates, collegein, office, march, 1967, 1967, november, 1989, 1989, pr. Thomas Hedley Reynolds November 23 1920 September 22 2009 was an American historian and university professor who served as the fifth President of Bates College from March 1967 to November 1989 Thomas Hedley Reynolds5th President of Bates CollegeIn office March 1 1967 1967 03 01 November 1 1989 1989 11 01 Preceded byCharles Franklin PhillipsSucceeded byDonald West HarwardPersonal detailsBorn 1920 11 23 November 23 1920New York City New York U S DiedSeptember 22 2009 2009 09 22 aged 88 Lewiston Maine U S Alma materWilliams CollegeColumbia UniversityProfessionHistorian and philosopherHis presidency was marked with a renewed focus on academic rigor with the expansion of professor salaries and exacting institutional standards for graduation Reynolds lead the college through the 1960s and 1970s with expansive integration of feminism anti war ideology and the civil rights movement into the Bates community The college became known for its academic standards and socially liberal tendencies During his presidency he diversified the student body and eliminated standardized test scores 1 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Death and legacy 3 See also 4 References 5 Further readingLife and career editReynolds was born in New York to Wallace and Helen Hedley Reynolds He attended The Browning School in New York City and graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1938 2 Reynolds earned a B A in political science from Williams College in 1942 and then a master s 1947 and Ph D 1953 in American history from Columbia University 3 During World War II Reynolds served as a tank commander in Europe and received various decorations for his service 3 After obtaining a Ph D Reynolds became an author and history professor at Middlebury College before becoming president of Bates College Reynolds was elected the fifth president of Bates College in Lewiston Maine on March 1 1967 His presidency was marked with an increased faculty number as well as dramatically increased salary levels He also improved gender equity within the administration of the college Reynolds diversified the student body eliminated standardized test scores and constructed Ladd Library and the Olin Arts Center Reynolds also introduced the short term into the academic calendar 3 He frequently joined in on student protests against the Vietnam War and in support for the civil rights movement 3 After the college s students established Newman Day He received a letter from Paul Newman that denounced the tradition personally asking him to institutionally bar the activity 4 5 6 7 Reynolds retired from the Bates presidency on November 1 1989 3 Death and legacy editReynolds died on September 22 2009 in Lewiston Maine The Thomas Hedley Reynolds history professorship was endowed in Reynold s honor 3 See also editHistory of Bates College List of Bates College peopleReferences edit President Emeritus Thomas Hedley Reynolds champion of academic excellence dies at 88 News Bates College www bates edu 24 September 2009 Retrieved 2015 12 24 Obituary Duxbury News a b c d e f President Emeritus Thomas Hedley Reynolds champion of academic excellence dies at 88 Bates Magazine Doug Hubley Sep 24 2009 1 Nevin David 1970 Muskie of Maine Ladd Library Bates College Random House New York p 99 Woz Markus 2002 Traditionally Unconventional Ladd Library Bates College Lewiston Maine Bates College p 6 Newman s Own Letter News Bates College www bates edu November 2008 Retrieved 2016 02 13 The New York Times Newman s Day forget it star urges drinkers Retrieved May 27 2007 Further reading editBates College Mirror 2006 Lewiston ME Bates College 2006 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thomas Hedley Reynolds amp oldid 1176658997, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
