Jump to content

Richard E. Bjork

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard E. Bjork
Born1930
Died1984(1984-00-00) (aged 53–54)
OccupationAcademic administrator
Known forPresident of Richard Stockton State College

Richard Emil Bjork (1930–1984)[1] was Vice-Chancellor of the New Jersey Board of Higher Education. He served as the Interim President of Glassboro State College[2] and later he was instrumental in the site selection, naming, and development of Richard Stockton State College where he served as the college's first president.[3][4]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Richard E. Bjork Personal Papers
  2. ^ Keyser, Lynn "Bjork Becomes First President". Stockton Now, Winter 2011: 8.
  3. ^ Writer, DIANE D’AMICO Education (April 11, 2012). "Richard Stockton College dedicates library to memory of first president". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "History - About Stockton University | Stockton University". stockton.edu. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
Educational offices
Preceded by Acting President of Glassboro State College
1968 - 1969
Succeeded by
Preceded by
None
Inaugural Holder
President of Stockton State College
1969 - 1979
Succeeded by
Preceded by
None
Inaugural Holder
Chancellor of the Vermont State College System
1978 - 1984
Succeeded by