Victor Boschini
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Victor J. Boschini, Jr., is the current chancellor at Texas Christian University
. He assumed office as the university's tenth chancellor on June 1, 2003. He also holds the rank of professor of education.
Boschini came to TCU after serving as president of Illinois State University
from 1999 to 2003. At Illinois State, Boschini also was associate professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations in the College of Education and taught a class each semester throughout his presidency. In addition, Boschini was a member of the board of directors of the Illinois Campus Compact, a coalition of college and university presidents committed to helping students develop the values and skills of citizenship through participation in public and community service. From 1997 to 1999, Boschini served as Illinois State's vice president for Student Affairs.
Prior to his tenure at Illinois State, he was associate provost at Butler University
in Indianapolis, Indiana
, and also taught in Butler's College of Education. He previously spent eight years at Indiana University
in various administrative posts, as well as teaching in the university's School of Education.
Boschini serves on the board of the State Farm Company Mutual Funds, as well as on the boards of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Van Cliburn Foundation. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Brite Divinity School
.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Victor, Sr., and Elizabeth Boschini, Boschini received his bachelor's degree from Mount Union College
in 1978. He was awarded a Master of Arts degree in personnel from Bowling Green State University
in 1979. His doctorate was awarded to him at Indiana University in 1989 in higher education administration.
Boschini is married to the former Megan McAuliffe of St. Louis, Missouri. They have four children: Elizabeth Anne (1987), Mary Catherine (1989), Edward Mark (1994), and Margaret Ellen (1995).
In early March, 2011, Boschini was elected to the board of trustees of one of the most prestigious national associations in American higher education, the American Council on Education
(ACE). The most prominent leading university presidents serve on the ACE governing board, and this is where they meet to consider the most serious issues facing them. The ACE also deals with critical issues and problems related to broadening American access to a university education. This includes adequate funding for need-based financial aid, and proposed regulations to control pricing at institutions at a time when they are struggling to maintain quality while containing expenses. Boschini's term will continue through 2014. http://www.newsevents.tcu.edu/2262.asp
Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
. He assumed office as the university's tenth chancellor on June 1, 2003. He also holds the rank of professor of education.
Boschini came to TCU after serving as president of Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University , founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois; it is located in the town of Normal. ISU is considered a "national university" that grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research; it is also recognized as one of the top ten largest...
from 1999 to 2003. At Illinois State, Boschini also was associate professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations in the College of Education and taught a class each semester throughout his presidency. In addition, Boschini was a member of the board of directors of the Illinois Campus Compact, a coalition of college and university presidents committed to helping students develop the values and skills of citizenship through participation in public and community service. From 1997 to 1999, Boschini served as Illinois State's vice president for Student Affairs.
Prior to his tenure at Illinois State, he was associate provost at Butler University
Butler University
Butler University is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university offers 60 degree programs to 4,400 students through six colleges: business, communication, education, liberal Arts and sciences, pharmacy and health...
in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, and also taught in Butler's College of Education. He previously spent eight years at Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
in various administrative posts, as well as teaching in the university's School of Education.
Boschini serves on the board of the State Farm Company Mutual Funds, as well as on the boards of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Van Cliburn Foundation. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Brite Divinity School
Brite Divinity School
Brite Divinity School is affiliated with and located at Texas Christian University. It is also affiliated with the Christian Church...
.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Victor, Sr., and Elizabeth Boschini, Boschini received his bachelor's degree from Mount Union College
Mount Union College
The University of Mount Union is a 4-year private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Alliance, Ohio.Mount Union enrolls 2200 undergraduates. Approximately 50 percent are women and 50 percent are men, representing more than 22 states and 13 countries. Mount Union has an active alumni base of...
in 1978. He was awarded a Master of Arts degree in personnel from Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
in 1979. His doctorate was awarded to him at Indiana University in 1989 in higher education administration.
Boschini is married to the former Megan McAuliffe of St. Louis, Missouri. They have four children: Elizabeth Anne (1987), Mary Catherine (1989), Edward Mark (1994), and Margaret Ellen (1995).
In early March, 2011, Boschini was elected to the board of trustees of one of the most prestigious national associations in American higher education, the American Council on Education
American Council on Education
The American Council on Education is a United States organization, established in 1918, comprising over 1,800 accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations, and corporations....
(ACE). The most prominent leading university presidents serve on the ACE governing board, and this is where they meet to consider the most serious issues facing them. The ACE also deals with critical issues and problems related to broadening American access to a university education. This includes adequate funding for need-based financial aid, and proposed regulations to control pricing at institutions at a time when they are struggling to maintain quality while containing expenses. Boschini's term will continue through 2014. http://www.newsevents.tcu.edu/2262.asp