Ann Weaver Hart
Encyclopedia
Ann Weaver Hart was elected the ninth university president of Temple University
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
on May 4, 2006. The first female president of Temple, she assumed the presidency on July 1, 2006. On September 9, 2011, Weaver Hart announced that she will step down in June 2012.
in History and a Ph.D
. in Educational Administration, both from the University of Utah
. Her research interests include leadership succession and development
, work redesign and organizational behavior in educational organizations, and academic freedom
and freedom of speech
in higher education
.
, the top refereed research journal in her field.
, joining UNH
in July 2002 from Claremont Graduate University
in Claremont, California
, where she was provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Hart also served as professor of educational leadership, dean of the Graduate School and special assistant to the president at the University of Utah
.
During her career, Hart has been actively involved in leadership roles in numerous professional and service organizations. She is chair-elect of the Commission on International Programs of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. While president at UNH, Hart served on the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire
, the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank
of New Hampshire, and the Board of Governors of New Hampshire Public Television
, as well as serving as an incorporator of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
.
.
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
on May 4, 2006. The first female president of Temple, she assumed the presidency on July 1, 2006. On September 9, 2011, Weaver Hart announced that she will step down in June 2012.
Education
Hart received an M.A.Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in History and a Ph.D
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
. in Educational Administration, both from the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
. Her research interests include leadership succession and development
Leadership development
Leadership development refers to any activity that enhances the quality of leadership within an individual or organization. These activities have ranged from MBA style programs offered at university business schools to action learning, high-ropes courses and executive retreats.- Developing...
, work redesign and organizational behavior in educational organizations, and academic freedom
Academic freedom
Academic freedom is the belief that the freedom of inquiry by students and faculty members is essential to the mission of the academy, and that scholars should have freedom to teach or communicate ideas or facts without being targeted for repression, job loss, or imprisonment.Academic freedom is a...
and freedom of speech
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship. The term freedom of expression is sometimes used synonymously, but includes any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used...
in higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
.
Publications
Her publications include more than 85 articles and book chapters and five books and edited volumes. Hart has also served as editor of Educational Administration QuarterlyEducational Administration Quarterly
Educational Administration Quarterly is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of Psychology. The journal's editor is Linda E. Skrla...
, the top refereed research journal in her field.
Selected publications
- The Principalship: A Theory of Professional Learning and Practice (1996) with Paul V. Bredeson
- Designing and Conducting Research (1996) with Clifford J. Drew and Michael L. Hardman
Career
Hart previously was president of the University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is a public university in the University System of New Hampshire , United States. The main campus is in Durham, New Hampshire. An additional campus is located in Manchester. With over 15,000 students, UNH is the largest university in New Hampshire. The university is...
, joining UNH
University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is a public university in the University System of New Hampshire , United States. The main campus is in Durham, New Hampshire. An additional campus is located in Manchester. With over 15,000 students, UNH is the largest university in New Hampshire. The university is...
in July 2002 from Claremont Graduate University
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont Graduate University is a private, all-graduate research university located in Claremont, California, a city east of downtown Los Angeles...
in Claremont, California
Claremont, California
Claremont is a small affluent college town in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, about east of downtown Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. The population as of the 2010 census is 34,926. Claremont is known for its seven higher-education institutions, its...
, where she was provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Hart also served as professor of educational leadership, dean of the Graduate School and special assistant to the president at the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
.
During her career, Hart has been actively involved in leadership roles in numerous professional and service organizations. She is chair-elect of the Commission on International Programs of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. While president at UNH, Hart served on the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire
University System of New Hampshire
The University System of New Hampshire , established in 1963, is responsible for overseeing the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, and Granite State College. The University System is the largest provider of post-secondary education in New Hampshire...
, the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank may refer to:Financial institutions:*Citizens Bank of Canada, a virtual bank headquartered in British Columbia*Citizens Bank International Ltd., a bank in Nepal...
of New Hampshire, and the Board of Governors of New Hampshire Public Television
New Hampshire Public Television
New Hampshire Public Television is a television company and public broadcasting state network in New Hampshire, licensed to the University System of New Hampshire and is part of the Public Broadcasting Service...
, as well as serving as an incorporator of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation was established in 1962 as a community foundation and tax-exempt 501 public charity. It is one of the United States' largest community foundations and was formed to build social capital by making grants that advance charitable activities...
.
Achievements
She has been recognized for her achievements and service by many organizations, including the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, the University Council for Educational Administration, and the Utah Women’s Forum, and has been honored as a Distinguished Alumna of the College of Humanities of the University of UtahUniversity of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
.