Robert Carter Collection

Collection — RG Box: 3

Identifier: 3-10

Staff Only

Dates

1965 - 1968

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Biographical / Historical

Robert Carter, Slippery Rock State College President between 1964 and 1968, created the departments of biological science and physical science, began a certificate program in earth and space science and expanded offerings in physics, geology, and geography. During his tenure, Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees were added to the existing Master of Education program. While president, enrollment grew from 2,767 to 3,757 and the library grew from 58,000 volumes to 107,000. By spring of 1966, five buildings were under construction: a science building, a world cultures center, a women’s residence hall and two privately financed residence halls. Carter earned two degrees from Bucknell University and his doctorate from New York University.