Title
Interview with Dr. Ernest Boyer
Interviewer
Unknown
Recording Date
8-1-1984
Description
Ernest Boyer was born September 13, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. He earned his Masters and Doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. Dr. Boyer taught and served administrative posts at Loyola Marymount University, Upland College, and the University of Southern California.
In 1965, Dr. Boyer became the first Executive Dean of the SUNY system. In 1970, he became the Chancellor of the SUNY system. During Dr. Boyer’s tenure as Chancellor, the Distinguished Teaching Professorship and one of the first student-exchange programs with the Soviet Union were established.
Dr. Boyer served on commissions to advise Presidents Nixon and Ford. He was SUNY Chancellor until 1977 when President Carter appointed him to lead the United States Commission on Education. Dr. Boyer was the agency’s last commissioner before Congress elevated the position to Cabinet range. He left the commission to become President of the Carnegie Foundation. Dr. Ernest Boyer authored a number of reports and books on education. He passed away on December 8, 1995.
Collection
SUNY Buffalo State Oral History Project, 1975-1995
File Type
mp3
Audio Length
6:52
Rights
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Streaming Media
Department
Archives & Special Collections Department, E. H. Butler Library
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Interview with Dr. Ernest Boyer" (1984). SUNY Buffalo State Oral Histories, 1975-1995. Archives & Special Collections Department, E. H. Butler Library, SUNY Buffalo State.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/bsc_oral_history/28
Interview with Dr. Ernest Boyer
