John P. Schlegel
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Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J.
(born July 31, 1943) is the 23rd President of Creighton University
since 2000. He formerly served as 26th President of the University of San Francisco
from 1991 until 2000.
Schlegel received his bachelor of arts
in philosophy
and classics
from Saint Louis University
in 1969. He then completed a master's degree
in political science
in 1970, also from Saint Louis University. Schlegel also holds a degree in theology
, which he obtained from the University of London
in 1973, and a doctorate in international relations
from Oxford University, which he obtained in 1977.
Schlegel previously served as the executive and academic vice president
of John Carroll University
in Cleveland, Ohio
, before becoming a university president. On October 17, 1991. Schlegel was named the president of the University of San Francisco, succeeding Father John Lo Schiavo, who had served as USF's president for the prior fourteen years. He officially became the 26th President of the University of San Francisco on June 15, 1991.
In 2000, Father Schlegel was named the President of Creighton University
in Omaha
. Schlegel is credited with increasing student enrollment
during his tenure at Creighton University. He also sheparded a $400 million capital campaign and oversaw the acquisition of 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) of land located east of the existing campus.
In July 2010, Schlegel announced his intent to retire as President of Creighton University at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. On July 1, 2011, he was succeeded by Father Timothy R. Lannon
, who was the previous president of Saint Joseph's University
.
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
(born July 31, 1943) is the 23rd President of Creighton University
Creighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
since 2000. He formerly served as 26th President of the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
from 1991 until 2000.
Schlegel received his bachelor of arts
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...
in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and classics
Classics
Classics is the branch of the Humanities comprising the languages, literature, philosophy, history, art, archaeology and other culture of the ancient Mediterranean world ; especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome during Classical Antiquity Classics (sometimes encompassing Classical Studies or...
from Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the...
in 1969. He then completed a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
in 1970, also from Saint Louis University. Schlegel also holds a degree in theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, which he obtained from the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
in 1973, and a doctorate in international relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
from Oxford University, which he obtained in 1977.
Schlegel previously served as the executive and academic vice president
Vice president
A vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
of John Carroll University
John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, co-educational Jesuit Catholic university in University Heights, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Cleveland. The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus as Saint Ignatius College.The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus, as...
in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
, before becoming a university president. On October 17, 1991. Schlegel was named the president of the University of San Francisco, succeeding Father John Lo Schiavo, who had served as USF's president for the prior fourteen years. He officially became the 26th President of the University of San Francisco on June 15, 1991.
In 2000, Father Schlegel was named the President of Creighton University
Creighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
in Omaha
Omaha
Omaha may refer to:*Omaha , a Native American tribe that currently resides in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Nebraska-Places:United States* Omaha, Nebraska* Omaha, Arkansas* Omaha, Georgia* Omaha, Illinois* Omaha, Texas...
. Schlegel is credited with increasing student enrollment
Enrollment
Enrollment or enrolment may refer to:* Matriculation, the process of initiating attendance to a school...
during his tenure at Creighton University. He also sheparded a $400 million capital campaign and oversaw the acquisition of 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) of land located east of the existing campus.
In July 2010, Schlegel announced his intent to retire as President of Creighton University at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. On July 1, 2011, he was succeeded by Father Timothy R. Lannon
Timothy R. Lannon
Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. is, since July 1, 2011, the current and 24th president of Creighton University. He was previously the president of Saint Joseph's University.-Early life:Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., is a native of Mason City, Iowa...
, who was the previous president of Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic Jesuit university located partially in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia and partially in Lower Merion Township and located in the Pennsylvania Main Line, Pennsylvania, United States.The school was founded in 1851 as Saint...
.