Virginia Beatrice Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith shortly before her retirement from Vassar College in 1986 | |
| 8th President of Vassar College | |
| In office 1977–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Frances D. Fergusson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1923 Seattle, Washington, US |
| Died | August 27, 2010 (aged 87) Alamo, California, US |
| Domestic partner | Florence Oaks |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Profession | Lawyer, economist, educator, college president |
Virginia Beatrice Smith (June 24, 1923 – August 27, 2010) was an American lawyer, economist, educator, and eighth president of Vassar College. Smith is the namesake of the Virginia B. Smith Innovative Leadership Award of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.[2]
- ^ Martin, Douglas (September 7, 2010). "Virginia B. Smith, Former Vassar President, Is Dead at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
- ^ "The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education". Archived from the original on November 22, 2003.
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