For those who have known Chancellor Tolley, it is clear that he is a rare and gifted educator. Not only has he discovered education to be the fountain of youth for himself but he has made it possible for others to drink from its bounty. Under Tolley's leadership, Syracuse University participated vigorously in educating returning G.I.'s, and within six years, its enrollment tripled from five to fifteen thousand. Syracuse, during Tolley's twenty-seven-year stewardship, gained national prominence as a research center while ...
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For those who have known Chancellor Tolley, it is clear that he is a rare and gifted educator. Not only has he discovered education to be the fountain of youth for himself but he has made it possible for others to drink from its bounty. Under Tolley's leadership, Syracuse University participated vigorously in educating returning G.I.'s, and within six years, its enrollment tripled from five to fifteen thousand. Syracuse, during Tolley's twenty-seven-year stewardship, gained national prominence as a research center while sustaining its excellent reputation in social science, art, and athletics. William Pearson Tolley's life has truly been an adventure of learning. Readers will be inspired by the warmth and enthusiasm revealed in Tolley's encounters with challenging situations and interesting individuals--be they students, faculty, colleagues, heads of state, or philanthropists. His approach to life is one of excitement, respect, and dedication, and readers of this memoir will be encouraged to share it.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Binding square and tight and contents clean and unmarked. Page tops lightly foxed. Bumped at spine bottom. Jacket protected in a removable mylar cover. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 206 p. Audience: General/trade. Author signed gift inscription by the author on free end page "To Bill...
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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206p. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. A hardcover book in fine condition with a near-fine dustjacket. the book is clean and tight, and the jacket is fully intact, though the spine is faded and speckled. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. William Tolley was President of Syracuse University in New York.