Dallas K. Beal

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Dallas K. Beal
2nd President of the Connecticut State University System
In office
1986 –May 1, 1994
Children2
Alma mater
Military service
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Battles/wars World War II

Dallas K. Beal was an American educator and academic administrator best known for his leadership within the State University of New York (SUNY) system and the Connecticut State University System (CSUS). [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Beal earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education from Ohio State University in 1950 and a master's degree in Elementary Education in 1951. He completed a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Teaching at Columbia University in 1958. [3]

Career

Dr. Beal began his academic career at the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1958 as Dean of Professional Studies. He later served as vice president for Academic Affairs and was ultimately appointed president. During his presidency, he managed significant campus development, which included the construction of Steele Hall Fieldhouse and the expansion of women's athletics programs. [3] [2]

Following his tenure at Fredonia, Beal was appointed President of the Connecticut State University System, [4] where he guided the system through institutional expansion and curriculum reform. [5] [6] Dr. Beal played a pivotal role in the expansion of music programs, as well as in visual and performing arts, which stands as one of his most significant contributions, according to James R. Roach, President of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. [7]

Personal life

Dr. Beal had at least two children with his wife, Elizabeth W. Beal. [7]

Legacy

Beal and his wife, Elizabeth W. Beal, were recognized by the Fredonia College Foundation with the Distinguished Service Award in 1986. The Dallas K. and Elizabeth W. Beal Award continues to honor student leadership at SUNY Fredonia. [8] The Dallas K. Beal Community Access Fund provides local families with access to arts programming at Fredonia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Former First Lady Kris Beal passes away". Fredonia.edu. State University of New York at Fredonia. March 9, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Timeline of Presidents". Fredonia.edu. State University of New York at Fredonia. June 30, 2003. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Dallas K. Beal (Hall of Fame, Class of 1997)". Fredonia Blue Devils Athletics. State University of New York at Fredonia . Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ "President Beal's Inauguration" (PDF). ct.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  5. ↑ "President's Report" (PDF). Connecticut State University System. June 30, 1993. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Letter from Dallas K Beal's planned retirement as CSUS president". wcsu.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  7. 1 2 "Dallas Beal Obituary". Hartford Courant . 31 December 2002. Archived from the original on 13 November 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025– via Internet Archive.
  8. ↑ "Annual Dallas K. and Elizabeth W. Beal Award". Fastweb. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
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