F.C. Richardson

Last updated

In a January 29, 1995 article by Michael Beebe that was published in The Buffalo News, Richardson is quoted, stating regarding his beliefs about the slur:

If someone makes a despicable comment, nothing you can do will erase it. What you have to do is not let it hurt in places where it does not have to hurt...I think in every negative experience, it's always possible for something good to come out of it. If that happens, then I think the pain will have been worth it. [12]

Following the publicity surrounding Colvin's letter, it was reported that Richardson showed positive leadership ability by dealing with the issue and seeing to it that changes to the college's by-laws were enacted, prior to his departure, in order that the environment for future presidents at the college would be improved. [16]

When Richardson announced his resignation, it was rumored that Burke had asked Richardson to resign, though both men denied it. [10] [15] It had been reported that Richardson was forced to resign, or face termination. [10]

Richardson had been chosen, unanimously, by the college's search committee as the new president in 1989 following the departure of D. Bruce Johnstone in becoming SUNY Chancellor. [15] The search encompassed 10 months and included 150 candidates for the position. [15]

Senior fellowship at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Following his resignation from Buffalo State College, Richardson became a senior fellow at Washington, DC's American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). [3] [17]

Chancellorship of Indiana University Southeast

On July 1, 1996, Richardson took the position of chancellor at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana. [2] [3] [6] He was the unanimous choice by the university's board of trustees, following the recommendation of the system's president, Myles Brand (1942-2009). [2] There were 100 applicants for the position, and Richardson was one of three finalists. [2]

At the university, Richardson also served as chancellor liaison for the different campuses of the university. [4] Currently, he is Chancellor Emeritus of the university, an honor for which he was named in 2002. [6]

Achievements

Richardson is known for leading fund-raising campaigns for the university that "brought an abundance of revenue," [1] as well as for increasing student enrollments and improving technology. [1] [18] Technology improvements to the campus under Richardson's leadership included increasing "the capacity of the existing connection by 30 times to...a DS3 circuit, capable of transferring 45 Mbs of data, nearly 1,000 times the speed of a household modem." [18] The improved technology network allowed all of Indiana University's campuses to be technologically interconnected. [18]

Richardson is also the first leader at the university to have created a vision statement for it. [19]

As Chancellor emeritus

As Chancellor Emeritus of the university, Richardson has remained involved in its activities. During the 2006-2007 academic year, a presentation titled, "Citizens Making a Difference in America," sponsored by the university's Common Experience Program, featured Richardson, among other leaders, as an event speaker to increase dialogue about diversity. [7] In 2007, he gave a talk about his experiences with growing up in a segregated, rural community in Tennessee. [8]

Community involvement

Richardson is a board member of many organizations. Some of these organizations include The Negro Educational Review, Inc.; the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana; the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce; and the Louisville Ballet, Fund for the Arts.

Additional board memberships of Richardson include the Louisville Area Workforce Development Council; Kentuckiana Metroversity, Inc.; Greater Louisville, Inc.; Project E; the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; and Health Enterprises Network.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">State University of New York</span> Public university system in New York state

The State University of New York is a system of public colleges and universities in the State of New York. It is one of the largest comprehensive systems of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States. Led by chancellor John B. King, the SUNY system has 91,182 employees, including 32,496 faculty members, and some 7,660 degree and certificate programs overall and a $13.37 billion budget. Its flagship universities are Stony Brook University on Long Island and the University at Buffalo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Buffalo State University</span> Public university in Buffalo, New York

The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Buffalo State University was founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School to train teachers. It offers 79 undergraduate majors with 11 honors options, 11 post baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and 64 graduate programs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Empire State University</span> Public university in Saratoga Springs, New York

Empire State University (SUNY Empire) is an public university headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Empire State University is a multi-site institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral degrees, and distance degrees worldwide through the Center for Distance Learning. The university has approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and has an acceptance rate of 51%. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Quinn (politician)</span> American politician (born 1951)

John Francis "Jack" Quinn Jr. is a former President of Erie Community College (ECC), and a former politician from the State of New York. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005. Quinn's political views are moderate-conservative to conservative, and his voting record reflects centrist leanings. While in Congress, Quinn was active in numerous committees, subcommittees, and caucuses as chair or member. Prior to becoming a congressional representative, Quinn taught in Orchard Park, New York; worked at a steel plant; and was active in the Hamburg Town Council, as well as being the town's supervisor. After leaving Congress and prior to taking the top leadership post at ECC, Quinn was also president of a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. Quinn has two adult children, including his son, former New York State Assembly Member Jack Quinn III; and his daughter, Kara Elizabeth. He currently resides in Hamburg with his wife, Mary Beth.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John B. Simpson</span>

John Barclay Simpson is a former president of the University at Buffalo (UB), part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. He assumed this position on January 1, 2004, after leaving his position as executive vice chancellor and provost of the University of California, Santa Cruz. On August 30, 2010, Simpson announced his retirement from the post of UB President effective January 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Hoyt</span> American politician

William Ballard "Sam" Hoyt III is an American politician from New York. A Democrat, Hoyt is an economic development professional and was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1992 to 2011. He represented the 144th Assembly district, consisting of part of Buffalo, New York, and all of Grand Island, New York, from 1992 to 2011. Hoyt was first elected to succeed his late father, William Hoyt. He resigned from office in 2011 after a sexual harassment suit and he previously was the subject of an ethics investigation in 2008 concerning a two-year sexual relationship with a 23-year-old assembly intern, named Lori Gradwell.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karen R. Hitchcock</span> American biologist (1943–2019)

Karen R. Hitchcock was an American biologist and university administrator who had leadership positions at an American and a Canadian university. She served as the President of SUNY's University at Albany in Albany, New York, from 1996 until her resignation in 2003. She was Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University, in Kingston, Ontario from 2004 until an abrupt resignation in 2008, when she announced her departure in a sudden email to students. After her sudden departure from Queen's University, she returned, with husband Murray Blair, to the Albany, New York, area to live in Vischer Ferry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Masiello</span> American politician

Anthony M. Masiello is an American politician and former basketball player who served as Mayor of Buffalo, New York from 1994 to 2005. Prior to being mayor, he served as a member of the New York State Senate. He is currently president of Masiello, Martucci and Associates, a Buffalo-based lobbying firm.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richardson Olmsted Complex</span> United States historic place

The Richardson Olmsted Campus in Buffalo, New York, United States, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The site was designed by the American architect Henry Hobson Richardson in concert with the landscape team of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the late 1800s, incorporating a system of treatment for people with mental illness developed by Thomas Story Kirkbride. Over the years, as mental health treatment changed and resources were diverted, the buildings and grounds began a slow deterioration. In 2006, the Richardson Center Corporation was formed to restore the buildings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Sample</span> 10th President of the University of Southern California

Steven Browning Sample was the 10th president of the University of Southern California (USC). He became president in 1991 and was succeeded by C. L. Max Nikias on August 3, 2010. Prior to his presidency at USC, Sample was the 12th president of the University at Buffalo (UB) in the State University of New York (SUNY) system from 1982 to 1991. He was succeeded at UB by Bill Greiner.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muriel A. Howard</span> American academic administrator

Muriel A. Howard is the former president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in Washington, D.C., and served as the seventh president of Buffalo State College at the State University of New York (SUNY) system from 1996 to 2009. Prior to her presidency at Buffalo State College, she was the vice president for public services and urban affairs at the SUNY educational institution, the University at Buffalo, where she worked for 23 years. Howard was educated at public universities in New York State, as well as at Harvard University, where she graduated from the University's Institute of Management. Howard has been a leader and member of many corporate boards of directors; and councils and committees in higher education and city government. Further, she has been the recipient of many awards and honors throughout her career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul G. Bulger</span> US academic (1913-2000)

Dr. Paul Grutzner Bulger was the third president of Buffalo State College, serving from July 1, 1959 until January 1, 1967.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thunder of the East Marching Band</span> Marching band of the University at Buffalo

The Thunder of the East is the marching band of the University at Buffalo in the State University of New York system. UB's first marching band was created in 1920, and disbanded in 1927. It was revived in 1946, increasing in size and reputation until about 1970. It was known as "The Pride of the East." At that time, it was dissolved upon UB's departure from Division I athletics. In 1981, some UB students continued the tradition of playing music at UB's home football and basketball games by forming UB's Pep Band. In anticipation of UB's return to Division I athletics, a marching band was formed in 1999 and named, "Thunder of the East." The band debuted at the University at Buffalo Stadium on September 11, 1999. The Thunder of the East is currently led by James E. Mauck; and performs at UB's Buffalo Bulls home football games, as well as in other musical venues.

John William Ryan was an American academic administrator who most notably served as the President of Indiana University for sixteen years.

Donald Bruce Johnstone, also known as D. Bruce Johnstone, (born January 13, 1941) is an American educator who served as Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), headquartered in Albany, New York; and President of Buffalo State College, in Buffalo, New York. Johnstone is also Professor Emeritus at the University at Buffalo (UB). He was named SUNY Chancellor Emeritus in 2014.

Judith Aitken Ramaley is an American biologist and academic administrator who has served as president of several colleges and universities. She was the president of Winona State University from 2005 to 2012.

John Francis "Jack" Quinn III is a former Republican New York State Assembly Member, representing Erie County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bill Greiner</span> American lawyer

William R. Greiner was President of the University at Buffalo (UB) in the State University of New York (SUNY) system from 1991 to 2004, where he worked for 42 years. Prior to becoming president, Greiner served in other capacities in the University at Buffalo Law School, and in UB's administration. He was educated at both Yale University and Wesleyan University, earning degrees in economics and law, including a doctorate in law from Yale. Under Greiner's leadership, research, educational, sports, arts, and student living complexes were constructed. Greiner co-wrote two books. He retired from UB in 2009, and died shortly thereafter due to heart surgery complications.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel R. Gernatt Sr.</span>

Daniel R. Gernatt Sr. was an American entrepreneur, businessman, horseman, and dairy farmer in Collins, New York.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jim Malatras</span> American educator and university chancellor

James J. Malatras is an American government official and university administrator who was the Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) system from August 2020 until his resignation in January 2022.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Search for new chancellor narrows Archived 2011-07-04 at the Wayback Machine , The Horizon, p. 5, New Albany, IN: Indiana University Southeast, 28 January 2002, Newsome, C.R., Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Richardson to take reins of Indiana College; former Buffalo State president gets chancellorship, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 29 March 1996, Brady, K., Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 College presidents: F.C. Richardson Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine , Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY: Buffalo State College, Undated, Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  4. 1 2 University graduate school 2000-2002 academic bulletin, Indiana University Bulletins, Bloomington, IN: The Trustees of Indiana University, 20 August 2001, Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  5. ↑ Richardson, F.C. (2000). Food for a lifetime. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Past chancellors of Indiana University Southeast Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine , Indiana University Southeast, Undated, Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  7. 1 2 Diversity coalition: Chancellor's diversity award Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine , Indiana University Southeast, Vol. IV, Issue 1, 20 November 2008, Chen, S., Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  8. 1 2 Coming of age Archived 2014-02-01 at the Wayback Machine , The Horizon, p. 4, New Albany, IN: Indiana University Southeast, 12 March 2007, Retrieved 22 January 2014
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Richardson's departure leaves a college in need of healing; Buffalo State's mission is region's vital concern, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 8 July 1995, Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 Richardson departure splits Buffalo State; Campus divided on role of race in resignation, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 7 July 1995, Brady, K., Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  11. 1 2 3 Race question underlies Richardson's troubles at Buffalo State, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 20 October 1994, Watson, R., Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 College to address issue of racial slurs; Buffalo State president will speak on statements links to faculty member, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 29 January 1995, Beebe, M., Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  13. ↑ Dean becomes next in line to leave Buffalo State College, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 5 July 1996, Brady, K., Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  14. ↑ Interim president enters murky waters at Buff State, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 14 December 1995, Watson, R., Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  15. 1 2 3 4 Reports of Richardson departure at Buffalo State denied, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 4 October 1994, Brady, K., Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  16. 1 2 A cloud hangs over Buffalo State Richardson, a victim of SUNY's failure to deal with issues, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 13 July 1995, Watson, R., Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  17. ↑ Moore wants Buffalo State to be role model for others, Buffalo News, Buffalo, NY: Berkshire Hathaway, 9 February 1996, Brady, K., Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  18. 1 2 3 The bullpen, The Planet, New Albany, IN: Indiana University Southeast, 2014, Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  19. ↑ Indiana University Southeast Self-Study Report 2009 Archived 2012-05-18 at the Wayback Machine , Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN: Indiana University Southeast, 2009, Retrieved 22 January 2014.
F.C. Richardson
FC Richardson, Buffalo, New York, October 1990.jpg
Richardson, Buffalo, New York, 1990
Chancellor, Indiana University Southeast
In office
1996–2002
Academic offices
Preceded by
Leon Rand
 Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast
1996-2002		Succeeded by
Barbara Bichelmeyer
Preceded by 6th President of Buffalo State College
1989-1996		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.