Marcus Plant
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Marcus L. Plant was an American law professor and athletic administrator.
Plant was born in New London, Wisconsin
. He received his B.A.
and M.A.
degrees from Lawrence College
in 1932 and 1934. e worked as a school teacher for two years before enrolling at the University of Michigan Law School
. After graduating from law school in 1938, Plant worked as a lawyer in private practice in Milwaukee and New York, and also in the World War II-era Office of Price Administration
.
After the war, Plant joined the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School where he served as a professor for 38 years until his death in 1984. Plant became a nationally recognized expert in the area of workers' compensation and employment rights, torts, the law of medical practice, and medical legal problems. In 1953, he published the book Cases on Torts, and in 1959 he co-authored the treatise The Law of Medicine. He also published a treatise on workers' compensation law. taught at the University of Michigan Law School
from 1946-1984. From 1954-1978, Plant also served as the University of Michigan's faculty representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association
and the Big Ten Conference
. He was the president of the NCAA from 1967-1969 and also served for many years on the NCAA policy-making committees. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1969-1972. In 1982, Plant retired from active faculty status and became a professor emeritus. Plant died suddenly at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan
at age 72.
Plant was born in New London, Wisconsin
New London, Wisconsin
New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. The city has a Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week. The American Water...
. He received his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
and M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degrees from Lawrence College
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849...
in 1932 and 1934. e worked as a school teacher for two years before enrolling at the University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
. After graduating from law school in 1938, Plant worked as a lawyer in private practice in Milwaukee and New York, and also in the World War II-era Office of Price Administration
Office of Price Administration
The Office of Price Administration was established within the Office for Emergency Management of the United States government by Executive Order 8875 on August 28, 1941. The functions of the OPA was originally to control money and rents after the outbreak of World War II.President Franklin D...
.
After the war, Plant joined the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School where he served as a professor for 38 years until his death in 1984. Plant became a nationally recognized expert in the area of workers' compensation and employment rights, torts, the law of medical practice, and medical legal problems. In 1953, he published the book Cases on Torts, and in 1959 he co-authored the treatise The Law of Medicine. He also published a treatise on workers' compensation law. taught at the University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
from 1946-1984. From 1954-1978, Plant also served as the University of Michigan's faculty representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
and the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
. He was the president of the NCAA from 1967-1969 and also served for many years on the NCAA policy-making committees. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1969-1972. In 1982, Plant retired from active faculty status and became a professor emeritus. Plant died suddenly at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
at age 72.