Joseph Duffey
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Joseph Daniel Duffey is an American
academic, educator and political appointee.
He received an A.B. from Marshall University
in 1954, a B.D. from Andover Theological School
in 1957, an S.T.M. from Yale University
in 1963, and a Ph.D. from Hartford Seminary Foundation in 1969. From 1960 to 1970, Duffey was an assistant professor, then acting dean and associate professor, at Hartford Seminary
. He was also founder and director of the Center for Urban Studies there. In 1971 he was a fellow at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government
.
Duffey was an adjunct professor at Yale University
and a fellow at Calhoon College from 1971 to 1973. From 1974 to 1976, he was chief administrative officer and spokesman for the American Association of University Professors. He worked on the Carter-Mondale transition team in 1976 and 1977 and has been Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs since early 1977.
Dr. Duffey was the former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities
(1977-1982), and former assistant Secretary of State
for education and cultural affairs, and served as director of the United States Information Agency
from 1993 to 1999. Before that, he was president of American University
(1991-1993) and chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
(1982-1991).
While he was chancellor at Amherst, he also served as president of the four-campus UMASS
system. In 1970, he received over 20% of the delegate votes in the party's state convention, along with then State Senate President Edward Marcus, with nomination going to Alphonse Donahue of Staford. He overturned the results of the state convention in a three way primary. He finished second in a three-way race to Lowell Weicker, with Senator Dodd running as an independent. The incumbent
in that race, Thomas J. Dodd
, was the father of former Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd
. Anne Wexler ran his 1970 campaign, and the two married in September 1974 after they had both divorced their respective spouses.
In 1978 and 1980, Duffey was a delegate to the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meetings in Paris and Belgrade. In 1991, he was joint head of the U.S. Delegation observing national elections in Ethiopia
.
In 1990, the position of President of the entire UMass system was added to his responsibilities.
Dr. Duffey has written extensively on issues relating to higher education and social and economic policy. He holds 14 honorary degrees from American colleges and universities and in 1993 was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letter by Ritsumeikan University
in Japan. In 1980, he was named Commander of the Order of the Crown
by the King of Belgium. He has been a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
since 1979.
(1930-2009), was one of the top 10 lobbyists in the United States. They each had two sons from previous marriages. She died of cancer on August 7, 2009 at age 79.
United States
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academic, educator and political appointee.
He received an A.B. from Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
in 1954, a B.D. from Andover Theological School
Andover Newton Theological School
Andover Newton Theological School is a graduate school and seminary located in Newton, Massachusetts. It is America's oldest graduate seminary and the nation's first graduate institution of any kind...
in 1957, an S.T.M. from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
in 1963, and a Ph.D. from Hartford Seminary Foundation in 1969. From 1960 to 1970, Duffey was an assistant professor, then acting dean and associate professor, at Hartford Seminary
Hartford Seminary
Hartford Seminary is a theological college in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.-History:Seminaries in the city of Hartford date back to 1833. In 1913, the current Hartford Seminary came into existence through the combination of three Hartford-based schools affiliated with the city's Congregationalist...
. He was also founder and director of the Center for Urban Studies there. In 1971 he was a fellow at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school, and one of Harvard's graduate and professional schools...
.
Duffey was an adjunct professor at Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
and a fellow at Calhoon College from 1971 to 1973. From 1974 to 1976, he was chief administrative officer and spokesman for the American Association of University Professors. He worked on the Carter-Mondale transition team in 1976 and 1977 and has been Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs since early 1977.
Dr. Duffey was the former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent federal agency of the United States established by the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. The NEH is located at...
(1977-1982), and former assistant Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence...
for education and cultural affairs, and served as director of the United States Information Agency
United States Information Agency
The United States Information Agency , which existed from 1953 to 1999, was a United States agency devoted to "public diplomacy". In 1999, USIA's broadcasting functions were moved to the newly created Broadcasting Board of Governors, and its exchange and non-broadcasting information functions were...
from 1993 to 1999. Before that, he was president of American University
American University
American University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
(1991-1993) and chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system...
(1982-1991).
While he was chancellor at Amherst, he also served as president of the four-campus UMASS
University of Massachusetts
This article relates to the statewide university system. For the flagship campus often referred to as "UMass", see University of Massachusetts Amherst...
system. In 1970, he received over 20% of the delegate votes in the party's state convention, along with then State Senate President Edward Marcus, with nomination going to Alphonse Donahue of Staford. He overturned the results of the state convention in a three way primary. He finished second in a three-way race to Lowell Weicker, with Senator Dodd running as an independent. The incumbent
Incumbent
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in that race, Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas Joseph Dodd was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut, He was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954, and was one of only six people censured by the Senate in the 20th century. He is the father of former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd...
, was the father of former Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd
Christopher Dodd
Christopher John "Chris" Dodd is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut for a thirty-year period ending with the 111th United States Congress....
. Anne Wexler ran his 1970 campaign, and the two married in September 1974 after they had both divorced their respective spouses.
In 1978 and 1980, Duffey was a delegate to the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meetings in Paris and Belgrade. In 1991, he was joint head of the U.S. Delegation observing national elections in Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
.
In 1990, the position of President of the entire UMass system was added to his responsibilities.
Dr. Duffey has written extensively on issues relating to higher education and social and economic policy. He holds 14 honorary degrees from American colleges and universities and in 1993 was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letter by Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University has a growing reputation as one of the main private universities of Japan. It is part of a group of prestigious private universities in the Kansai area, called "Kan -Kan -Dou -Ritsu "...
in Japan. In 1980, he was named Commander of the Order of the Crown
Order of the Crown (Belgium)
The Order of the Crown is an Order of Belgium which was created on 15 October 1897 by King Leopold II in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State. The order was first intended to recognize heroic deeds and distinguished service achieved from service in the Congo Free State - many of which acts...
by the King of Belgium. He has been a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations is an American nonprofit nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs...
since 1979.
Family
His second wife, Anne WexlerAnne Wexler
Anne L. Wexler was an American influential Democratic political consultant, public policy advisor and later, the first woman to head a leading lobbying firm in Washington.-Early life and education:...
(1930-2009), was one of the top 10 lobbyists in the United States. They each had two sons from previous marriages. She died of cancer on August 7, 2009 at age 79.