Creator: Gwen Andrew

Subjects: Anniversaries, Sesquicentennial

Description:

Gwen Andrew received an MS in psychology and a PhD in sociology and philosophy of science from the University of Wisconsin where she also worked with US veterans performing clinical psychological testing. She came to MSU in 1964 as an associate professor in the Social Science Research Bureau. She served as Director of the School of Social Work from 1968-1975 and was Dean of the College of Social Science from 1975-1989. While serving as the Dean in the School of Social Work, Andrew worked to develop a curriculum for the school. She served as the Acting Dean of Human Ecology, of Nursing, and of Human Health Programs. From 1992 to 1994 she was the Assistant Vice Provost of Human Health Programs. Andrew retired from the university in 1989 and presently serves on the Board of Medicine for the State of Michigan.

Topics/People Covered in the Interview include: Larewence Boger; Breslin Student Events Center; John Cantlon; co-operatives; Kenneth Corey; John DiBiaggio; Norbert Enzer; glass ceiling; Hannah Gray; John Hannah; Edgar Harden; Harry Harlow; Human Learning Research Institute; IPPSR; joint appointments; Lois Lund; M. Peter McPherson; Cecil Mackey; Lou McQuidy; Michigan Picture Test; over budget; David Scott; sexism; Lou Anna Simon; Social Science Research Bureau; University College; University of Wisconsin - Madison; Donald Weston; Wharton Center for Performing Arts; Clifton Wharton; Roger Wilkinson; Clarence Winder

Date: 2000-2009

Collection Number: UA 3

Language: English

Rights Management: Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by Michigan State University and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Contributing Institution: University Archives & Historical Collections, Office of the Provost

Relation: Sesquicentennial Oral History Project

Contributor: MSU Archives and Historical Collections