Barbara R. Snyder
8th President of the Association of American Universities
Assumed office
October 1, 2020 (2020-10-01)
7th President of Case Western Reserve University
In office
July 1, 2007 (2007-07-01)[1] – October 1, 2020 (2020-10-01)[2]
Preceded byEdward M. Hundert
Gregory L. Eastwood (interim)
Succeeded byEric Kaler
Scott Cowen (interim)
Personal details
Born (1955-07-23) July 23, 1955 (age 68)
SpouseMichael J. Snyder
Alma materOhio State University (BA)
University of Chicago (JD)

Barbara Rook "Babs" Snyder is an American academic and president of the Association of American Universities. She is the former president of Case Western Reserve University. A legal scholar, Snyder was the first woman to serve as the Case Western's president. Earlier in her career, she served as provost of Ohio State University.

Biography

Barbara Snyder earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago.[3] Before Snyder became president of CWRU in July 2007, she was formerly the executive vice president and provost of Ohio State University.[3] During Snyder's tenure as the university president, CWRU overcame a $20 million budget deficit, increased fundraising by nearly $60 million, and increased research dollars by more than $15 million.[4]

Following the announcement that Gordon Gee would retire as President of the Ohio State University effective July 1, 2013, speculation arose that Snyder, the former Provost and Executive Vice President of Ohio State, could succeed Gee. In response, Snyder said, "I am proud to be president of Case Western Reserve and intend to continue in this role for many years to come."[5]

In 2011, Cleveland.com reported Barbara R. Snyder's total compensation for the year of 2009 was $778,874.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Biography: President Barbara R. Snyder" (PDF). Case Western Reserve University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  2. ^ "President Snyder expresses gratitude for CWRU community, bids farewell; video reflects on her tenure". The Daily. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b John Kroll (August 10, 2008). "Case Western Reserve's Barbara Snyder's had a successful rebuilding year". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  4. ^ Brent Larkin (August 13, 2011). "CWRU's Snyder earns no end of accolades". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  5. ^ Collin Binkley (June 6, 2013). "What's next for Ohio State after Gee's retirement?". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. ^ Karen Farkas (December 5, 2011). "CWRU President Barbara R. Snyder is highest-paid private college president in Ohio". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 9, 2012.[permanent dead link]

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