Lendley C. Black

Dr. Lendley C. (Lynn) Black (born March 21, 1952) is an American educator, author, and academic administrator, currently the Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Lendley C. Black
9th Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth
Assumed office
August 2010
Personal details
Born (1952-03-21) March 21, 1952
Somerville, Tennessee
Spouse(s)Connie Black
ResidenceDuluth, Minnesota
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee Martin
University of Connecticut
University of Kansas
ProfessionChancellor
InstitutionsEmporia State University
Kennesaw State University
University of Minnesota Duluth
WebsiteOffice of the Chancellor

Education

Born in Somerville, Tennessee and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Black has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master of Arts degree in theatre from the University of Connecticut. He earned his Ph.D in theatre at the University of Kansas.[1]

Career

Black began his tenure as Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth on August 1, 2010.[2] Before becoming Chancellor at UMD, he worked for Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, where he served as vice president for academic affairs from 2002 until he was promoted to provost and vice president for academic affairs in 2006.[3]

He has a record of senior administrative experience, including nine years as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,[4] three years as director of undergraduate studies, and three years as director of student advising at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.[5]

His teaching interests include directing, theatre performance, theatre history, dramatic literature, theatre appreciation and fine arts. Black's primary research area is Russian theatre and drama. He wrote a biography about Michael Chekhov[6] and has continued to direct and perform in university theatre productions throughout his administrative career.[7]

Leadership activities

Black currently serves on the board of directors for Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community,[8] Renegade Theatre Company, and APEX (Area Partnerships for Economic Expansion).[9] He previously served on the Duluth Chamber of Commerce board.

Personal life

He is married to Connie Black, and they have three grown children.[10]

References
  1. http://d.umn.edu/chancellors-office/about-chancellor-black
  2. "Bruininks appoints new UMD chancellor: Lendley Black | MinnPost". www.minnpost.com. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  3. "KSU | News - Lendley C. Black named first provost of Kennesaw State University". news.kennesaw.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  4. "Bruininks appoints new UMD chancellor: Lendley Black | MinnPost". www.minnpost.com. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  5. http://www.d.umn.edu/news/2011/February/25.html
  6. "Book: Mikhail Chekhov as Actor, Director, and Teacher". ProQuest 741908170. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. "Best Bets: UMD presents Shakespeare's comedy 'All's Well..." Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  8. "Board Service". Zeitgeist Center for Arts. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  9. "Board Service". APEX Gets Business. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  10. Anonymous (2016-08-22). "About Chancellor Black". UMD. Retrieved 2018-08-30.


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