Frank G. Dickey
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Frank Graves Dickey was the fifth president of the University of Kentucky
, from 1956 to 1963.
Dr. Dickey graduated summa cum laude with a B.A.
degree from Transylvania College
in 1939, and received both his Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Kentucky in 1942 and 1947, respectively. Following service in World War II
, Dickey was appointed to the faculty of the University of Kentucky College of Education
, where he rose to Dean
.
, including the Albert B. Chandler Hospital
, College of Medicine
, Dentistry
and Nursing. He also oversaw the opening of UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy.
Dickey resigned as president to become director of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
. He later became provost of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
. He died on August 7, 2009 after a long illness.
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
, from 1956 to 1963.
Dr. Dickey graduated summa cum laude with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree from Transylvania College
Transylvania University
Transylvania University is a private, undergraduate liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, affiliated with the Christian Church . The school was founded in 1780. It offers 38 majors, and pre-professional degrees in engineering and accounting...
in 1939, and received both his Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Kentucky in 1942 and 1947, respectively. Following service in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Dickey was appointed to the faculty of the University of Kentucky College of Education
University of Kentucky College of Education
The University of Kentucky College of Education is an NCATE accredited, public school of education located on the campus of the University of Kentucky...
, where he rose to Dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
.
University of Kentucky presidency
In 1956, at the age of 38, Dickey became the youngest person to become the president of the University of Kentucky. His main accomplishment was the establishment of the Chandler Medical CenterChandler Medical Center
The Chandler Medical Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky comprises the following:* Centers of Excellence: This includes the Centers for Rural Health, Critical Care Centers, the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging among numerous other units....
, including the Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Opened in 1962, the Albert B. Chandler Hospital along Rose Street at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is a component of the University of Kentucky Hospital , encompassed within the Chandler Medical Center. It is named for twice-former Governor of Kentucky A. B. "Happy" Chandler...
, College of Medicine
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is a medical school found in the University of Kentucky's Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY.-History:...
, Dentistry
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Lexington. The school is one of the dental schools in the state of Kentucky.- History :...
and Nursing. He also oversaw the opening of UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy.
Dickey resigned as president to become director of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
. He later became provost of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte , also known as UNC Charlotte or simply Charlotte, is a public research university located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States...
. He died on August 7, 2009 after a long illness.