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** Elementary & Secondary Education (4-Year Programs) | ** Elementary & Secondary Education (4-Year Programs) | ||
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| Name | Robert M. Steele |
| Chapter | Kappa California University of Pennsylvania |
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| Birthdate | 1882 - 12/7/1962 |
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Robert M. Steele (1882 - December 7, 1962) is an Alumni Member of Kappa Chapter at California University of Pennsylvania. He was the first President (1928-1952) of California University of Pennsylvania.
Robert M. Steele, Ph.D. was born in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania in 1882. He earned his Bachelors degree at Bucknell University. Entering Columbia University, he there earned both Masters (1925) and Doctor of Philosophy (1936) degrees. In 1936, his alma mater, Bucknell honored him with an LL.D.
Dr. Steele retired from the leadership of California in 1952. On December 7, 1962 he died in York, Pennsylvania.
Accomplishments at California University during his tenure
- Achievement of "Collegiate status" with the granting of 4-year degrees
- First accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities
- Initial membership in American Association of Teachers Colleges
- Expansion of facilities from 16 to 35 acres including four major buildings (Noss, Herron, Coover and the Power Plant), each still in use today
- Pioneering curriculums in:
- Elementary & Secondary Education (4-Year Programs)
- Industrial Arts (Technical Education)
- Psychological Clinic (Special Education)
- Speech and Reading Clinics
- Nursing (Cadet Program)
- Increased student run organizations from 19 to 38
- Establishment of Student Activities Assn., Inc., now Student Association, Inc. (SAI)
