James M. Shuart

Former President of Hofstra University
James M. Shuart
7th President of Hofstra University
In office
June 24, 1976 (1976-06-24)[1] – October 19, 2001 (2001-10-19)[2]
Preceded byRobert L. Payton
Succeeded byStuart Rabinowitz
Personal details
Born(1931-05-09)May 9, 1931
Queens, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 2016(2016-05-13) (aged 85)
EducationFlushing High School
Alma materHofstra University
New York University (Ph.D.)
Academic background
ThesisSome value-orientations of academic department chairmen: A study of comparative values and administrative effectiveness (1966)
Academic work
Institutions
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Head bust of James Shuart on Hofstra University campus which stands outside the main athletic complex.

James M. Shuart (May, 09 1931 – May 13, 2016) was the president of Hofstra University from 1976 to 2001. Prior to that he served as a Nassau County, New York official. Also, he served as Assistant President to Hofstra President Clifford Lord during the 1960s in addition to serving as an administrator in the division and then school of education. The school's James M. Shuart Stadium is named after him, and a bust of his likeness stands at the entrance.

He grew up in College Point, Queens graduated from Flushing High School in 1949 and went to Hofstra on a football scholarship. After graduating, he married his college sweetheart, Marjorie Strunk, and was immediately drafted into the Army, where he served as a counterintelligence officer in postwar Korea. After his discharge, he worked as an insurance agent before landing a job in the Hofstra admissions office in 1959.[3]

Shuart died at the age of 85 on May 13, 2016, from cardiovascular disease.[3]

Education

Shuart was a Hofstra alum, with a bachelor's degree in history (1953) and master's in social science (1962). He later earned a doctorate in higher education from New York University in 1966.[3][4]

Early career

Shaurt was appointed as the Nassau County Commissioner of Public Services on December 4th, 1970.[5] In that role, he had worked on issues regarding foster children caretakers, segregation within the county, and low income housing among other measures.[6][7][8] He served in that role for three years and was later appointed as Nassau County Deputy Executive by County Executive Robert Caso.[9] Shuart returned to Hofstra on October 3rd, 1975, as he was seleced to be the next vice president for administrative services for the University.[10]

Shaurt was elected unanimously as the Preisdent of Hofstra University on June 23rd, 1976 by the University's Board of Trustees, besting three other members of the Hofstra community and replacing former President Robert L. Payton.[11][12]

In 1977, the University, along with the American Association of University Professors chapter at the institution, had instituted what New York Times writer Roy Silver called "the first labor agreement of its kind in American higher education", an agreement was set to tie instructor and professor increases in salary based on enrollment numbers.[13] Standard increases would be made through the years, but additional increases would be warranted in the event that enrollments increased.

Related works

  • James M. Shuart (1966). "Some value-orientations of academic department chairmen: a study of comparative values and administrative effectiveness". New York University. OCLC 13845904. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • James M. Shuart (1976–2001). "Speeches, 1976–2001" (Paper). Hofstra University. OCLC 47028299. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • Hofstra University (1996). "Gala for James M. Shuart, 1996" (Paper). Hofstra University. OCLC 45435500. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

References

  1. ^ "Hofstra Names A New President". The New York Times. 1976-06-24.
  2. ^ "A New Chapter Begins". Hofstra Update. Vol. Winter 2002, no. 1. Hofstra University. p. 10.
  3. ^ a b c "Longtime Hofstra University president dies". Newsday.
  4. ^ Mian, Rashed (May 13, 2016). "James M. Shuart, Venerable ex-Hofstra President, Dies".
  5. ^ Reno, Robert (1970-12-04). "Caso Names Hofstra Dean Welfare Head". Newsday. p. 11. ProQuest 122839393. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  6. ^ "Nassau, in a Recruiting Effort, Gives Foster Parents Increases". New York Times. 1971-05-18. p. 5. ProQuest 119199553. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  7. ^ Crook, Howard (1971-05-18). "Welfare Bias on Motels Denied: But Nassau official concedes pattern suggests segregation". Newsday. p. 5. ProQuest 915879931. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  8. ^ Mollison, Andrew (1971-04-30). "Shuart: Churches Can Help". Newsday. p. 27. ProQuest 9158601621. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  9. ^ Eysen, Alan (1973-11-10). "Caso Plans Shifts; Shuart Moving Up". Newsday. p. 10. ProQuest 920969480. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  10. ^ "Caso Deputy Returning to Hofstra". Newsday (published 1967-06-24). 1975-09-03. p. 30. ProQuest 92268938. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  11. ^ "HOFSTRA NAMES A NEW PRESIDENT: Shuart, Administrative Aide, Replaces Payton Today". The New York Times (published 1967-06-24). 1976-06-24. p. 30. ProQuest 122839393. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  12. ^ Ingressia, Michele (1976-06-24). "Vice President Picked to Run Hofstra". Newsday (published 1967-06-24). p. 3. ProQuest 922670063. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.
  13. ^ Silver, Roy (1977-05-22). "Profs to Share Profits: More Students, More Pay". Newsday. ProQuest 12329782. Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via ProQuest.

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