Carol Harter
Carol Clancey Harter (born June 1, 1941) was the 7th president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (1995–2006). She is the longest-serving president in UNLV history, at 11 years. From New York, she holds B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Binghamton University as well as three honorary doctorates. She was succeeded as president of UNLV by David B. Ashley on July 1, 2006. Prior to her tenure at UNLV, Harter was the 11th president of SUNY Geneseo, where she was succeeded by Christopher Dahl. She served as a faculty member and in two vice presidential roles at Ohio University and is the author of numerous articles and co-author of two books. Harter is the retired Executive Director and founder of UNLV's Black Mountain Institute at UNLV. She is Chair of the Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute Advisory Board and a member of the Guinn Center for Public Priorities Board of Directors.
Carol Harter | |
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| 7th President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas | |
| In office 1995–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Kenny Guinn (interim) |
| Succeeded by | David B. Ashley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1941 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Thomas Harter |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Binghamton University |
| Website | http://president.unlv.edu |
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kenny Guinn (interim) |
President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 1995–2006 |
Succeeded by David B. Ashley |