Charles Wesley Flint
Encyclopedia
Charles Wesley Flint was an American
Bishop
in The Methodist Church, elected in 1936.
Prior to his election to the Episcopacy, he was involved in educational work. He was the President
of Cornell College
in Iowa
(1915–22), then was the fifth Chancellor
of Syracuse University
from 1922 until his election as a Bishop. During his time as Chancellor, he served as an advisor to the Alpha Phi Omega
chapter at Syracuse University.
United States
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Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
in The Methodist Church, elected in 1936.
Prior to his election to the Episcopacy, he was involved in educational work. He was the President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of Cornell College
Cornell College
Cornell College is a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Originally called the Iowa Conference Seminary, the school was founded in 1853 by Reverend Samuel M. Fellows...
in Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
(1915–22), then was the fifth Chancellor
Chancellor (education)
A chancellor or vice-chancellor is the chief executive of a university. Other titles are sometimes used, such as president or rector....
of Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
from 1922 until his election as a Bishop. During his time as Chancellor, he served as an advisor to the Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is the largest collegiate fraternity in the United States, with chapters at over 350 campuses, an active membership of approximately 17,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni members...
chapter at Syracuse University.
External links
- http://www.cornellcollege.edu/150/timeline.shtml#
- http://www.syr.edu/aboutsu/chronology/1906.html