Stan L. Albrecht
Encyclopedia
Stan LeRoy Albrecht is an American
educator, university administrator, and scholar. He has served as the president of Utah State University
since 2005.
, Utah
. He was an undergraduate student at Southern Utah State College (now known as Southern Utah University
) and BYU
, initially majoring in veterinary science, but soon switching to political science and history, and then to sociology. Albrecht completed both his master's and doctorate degrees in sociology from Washington State University
.
Coming to USU
for his first teaching job in 1970, Albrecht remained in Logan
for only a couple of years before accepting a faculty position at BYU
. He stayed on at BYU
for more than twenty years, first as a professor, and soon as department head, then dean, then academic vice president and associate provost. Following his time there, Albrecht accepted a research position as associate director of the epidemiological research center at the University of Florida
Medical School. He was asked to apply for the position of Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at USU
in 1998, serving until 2001, when he was named provost of the university. Albrecht was appointed president of Utah State University
on February 1, 2005.
history. Fundraising has been a central aspect of his administration, as he initiated an unprecedented $400 million campaign in 2007. The initial goal of $200 million was reached within one year—many years ahead of schedule—and so the goal was doubled and the campaign extended to 2012.
and Kristen L. Goodman. Albrecht also co-authored articles with Marie Cornwall
and Bruce A. Chadwick
among others.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
educator, university administrator, and scholar. He has served as the president of Utah State University
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
since 2005.
Biography
Albrecht was raised on a farm near the tiny town of Fremont in Wayne CountyWayne County, Utah
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. It was formed from Piute County in 1892. The county gets its name from a man who served as delegate to the constitutional convention, in honor of his son who was dragged to death by a horse. As of 2000 the population was 2,509, and by...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
. He was an undergraduate student at Southern Utah State College (now known as Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University, or SUU, is located in Cedar City, Utah. It was founded in 1897 as an extension of the Agricultural College of Utah, by the citizens of Cedar City.During its history, the school has been known as:...
) and BYU
BYU
-Education:* Brigham Young University, a university located in Provo, Utah, USA administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.**BYU Salt Lake Center, a satellite center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
, initially majoring in veterinary science, but soon switching to political science and history, and then to sociology. Albrecht completed both his master's and doctorate degrees in sociology from Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
.
Coming to USU
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
for his first teaching job in 1970, Albrecht remained in Logan
Logan, Utah
-Layout of the City:Logan's city grid originates from its Main and Center Street block, with Main Street running north and south, and Center east and west. Each block north, east, south, or west of the origin accumulates in additions of 100 , though some streets have non-numeric names...
for only a couple of years before accepting a faculty position at BYU
BYU
-Education:* Brigham Young University, a university located in Provo, Utah, USA administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.**BYU Salt Lake Center, a satellite center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
. He stayed on at BYU
BYU
-Education:* Brigham Young University, a university located in Provo, Utah, USA administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.**BYU Salt Lake Center, a satellite center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
for more than twenty years, first as a professor, and soon as department head, then dean, then academic vice president and associate provost. Following his time there, Albrecht accepted a research position as associate director of the epidemiological research center at the University of Florida
University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
Medical School. He was asked to apply for the position of Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at USU
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
in 1998, serving until 2001, when he was named provost of the university. Albrecht was appointed president of Utah State University
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
on February 1, 2005.
Utah State University president
Albrecht took office during a period of turmoil at Utah State, highlighted by a van accident which killed eight students and a faculty member returning from an agricultural research trip. In the time since then, however, his administration has been one marking great progress for the university. During his tenure, he has raised major funds for the improvement of USU's statewide Regional Campus system. He has also seen a steady increase in enrollment, added the Energy Dynamics Lab and a new college, built numerous new facilities on and around campus, and received the four largest monetary gifts in Utah State UniversityUtah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
history. Fundraising has been a central aspect of his administration, as he initiated an unprecedented $400 million campaign in 2007. The initial goal of $200 million was reached within one year—many years ahead of schedule—and so the goal was doubled and the campaign extended to 2012.
Publications
Albrecht wrote the book Divorce and Remarriage: Problems, Adaptations and Adjustments with Howard M. BahrHoward M. Bahr
Howard M. Bahr has been a professor of Sociology at Brigham Young University since 1973 and was director of field research for the Middletown IV study in 1999....
and Kristen L. Goodman. Albrecht also co-authored articles with Marie Cornwall
Marie Cornwall
Marie Cornwall is the editor of the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, a professor of sociology and women's studies at Brigham Young University and a former director of BYU's Women's Research Institute.-Biography:...
and Bruce A. Chadwick
Bruce A. Chadwick
Bruce A. Chadwick is an emeritus professor of sociology at Brigham Young University .Chadwick has a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis....
among others.