Gordon F. Allen
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Gordon F. Allen was a professor
and administrator at the State University of New York at Brockport
. He was born in Gainesville, New York and received his bachelor's degree from Houghton College
, his master's degree from Cornell University
and his doctorate from the University of Buffalo. Prior to moving to Brockport, he contributed to education in New York State at high schools in Groveland
and Cuylerville
and at Brighton High School as teacher, coach and principal.
Allen served the College and University communities for more than 23 years, rising through the academic ranks to Professor of Education, Chairman of the Department of Education and Psychology
, Dean of the College, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Acting President. He is remembered as an administrator whose executive ability inspired the confidence and trust of his colleagues and who personified the intangible values of personal integrity, loyalty and professionalism.
FAMILY
Allen had 2 children Christopher and Douglas. HE also had 4 grandchildren. Shawna, Jeffery, and Matthew (Christpoher) and Devin (Douglas).
Allen died in 1973.
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
and administrator at the State University of New York at Brockport
State University of New York at Brockport
The College at Brockport: State University of New York, also known as SUNY Brockport, Brockport State, College at Brockport, or the State University of New York at Brockport, is a four-year liberal arts college located in Brockport, Monroe County, New York, United States, near Rochester...
. He was born in Gainesville, New York and received his bachelor's degree from Houghton College
Houghton College
Houghton College is a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. The college is a member of both the Christian College Consortium and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities...
, his master's degree from Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
and his doctorate from the University of Buffalo. Prior to moving to Brockport, he contributed to education in New York State at high schools in Groveland
Groveland, New York
Groveland is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,853 at the 2000 census.The Town of Groveland is centrally located in the county, south of Geneseo.- History :...
and Cuylerville
Cuylerville, New York
Cuylerville is a hamlet in Livingston County, New York.The latitude of Cuylerville is 42.776N. The longitude is -77.871W.The community was named for William Cuyler....
and at Brighton High School as teacher, coach and principal.
Allen served the College and University communities for more than 23 years, rising through the academic ranks to Professor of Education, Chairman of the Department of Education and Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, Dean of the College, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Acting President. He is remembered as an administrator whose executive ability inspired the confidence and trust of his colleagues and who personified the intangible values of personal integrity, loyalty and professionalism.
FAMILY
Allen had 2 children Christopher and Douglas. HE also had 4 grandchildren. Shawna, Jeffery, and Matthew (Christpoher) and Devin (Douglas).
Allen died in 1973.