Novice Gail Fawcett

Novice Gail Fawcett (March 29, 1909 – June 19, 1998) was an American academic administrator who served as the 8th president of Ohio State University from 1956 to 1972.

Novice Fawcett
8th President of Ohio State University
In office August 8, 1956 – August 31, 1972
Preceded by	Howard Landis Bevis
Succeeded by	Harold Leroy Enarson
Personal details
Born	Novice Gail Fawcett March 29, 1909 Gambier, Ohio, U.S.
Died	June 19, 1998 (aged 89)
Education	Kenyon College (BS) Ohio State University (MEd)

Early life and education

Fawcett was born in Gambier, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in science and mathematics from Kenyon College in 1931 and a Master of Education from Ohio State University in 1937.[1] He took courses toward a PhD but did not complete the degree.[2]

Career

A teacher and coach, Fawcett was superintendent of Gambier Public Schools (1934–1938), Defiance Schools (1938–1943), Bexley Schools (1943–47), assistant superintendent in Akron Public Schools (1947–1949), and superintendent of Columbus City Schools in 1949.

Legacy

The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University and Fawcett Hall at Wright State University are named in his honor.

Further reading

• Past Presidents of the Ohio State University
• Fawcett Center at Ohio State University
• Fawcett Hall at Wright State University

References

1. "Twelve Days of Buckeyes: OSU's 8th President left lasting legacy". From Woody's Couch. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
2. "Novice Gail Fawcett | Ohio State University Libraries". library.osu.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-15.