Alice Manicur | |
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 Alice Manicur, from a 1954 newspaper | |
| Born | September 13, 1924 McDowell County, West Virginia |
| Died | January 2, 2017 (aged 92) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, college administrator |
Alice Roberta Manicur (September 13, 1924 – January 2, 2017) was an American educator and college administrator. She was dean of students and vice president of Frostburg State University, and president of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators. She was inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 2012.
Early life and education
Manicur was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, the daughter of Salvatore (Sam) Manicure and Jeanette Roberts Manicure. [1] Her father, a coal miner, was born in Italy. She graduated Berea College in 1954, [2] [3] earned a master's degree at Indiana University in 1955, and completed doctoral studies in student personnel administration at Indiana University in 1960. [4] [5] Her dissertation was titled "Problem Areas and Acceptability of Student Behavior as Indicated by Residence Hall and Sorority Women at Indiana University." [6]
Career
During and after World War II, Manicur worked a variety of jobs to support her siblings. [7] After she earned her master's degree, she was a counselor at MacMurray College. In 1960, she became the first dean of students at Frostburg State College; in 1972, her position was upgraded to vice president of student affairs. [4] She retired from Frostburg in 2007.
Manicur was active in the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), and was the first woman to be president of NASPA when she was elected in 1976. [4] [5] [8] She also served on the Board of Trustees of Berea College. [9]
Manicur was inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 2012. [7]
Publications
- "Status of Professional Women in Higher Education" (1969)
- "Toward a Student Oriented Health Service" (1976, with Janice N. Harris and Lloyd E. Greene) [10]
Personal life
Manicur was an avid traveler, and visited all seven continents. She died in 2017, aged 92 years. [11] [12] There is a collection of her papers at Bowling Green State University Libraries. [9] NASPA holds a bi-annual Alice Manicur Women's Symposium. [13] [14] A meeting space on the Frostburg State University campus is named the Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall in her honor. [12]
References
- ^ "Obituary for Jeanette Roberts Manicure (Aged 86)". Kingsport Times-News. 1987-01-10. p. 4. Retrieved 2022-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jordan, Tim (Winter 2007). "Milestones and Mentors" (PDF). Berea College Magazine: 29–31.
- ^ "Miss Manicur Taking Degree Next Month; Berea Graduate". The Bristol Herald Courier. 1954-05-16. p. 23. Retrieved 2022-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Powell, Anne. "Alice Manicur, MSA SC 3520-15859". Archives of Maryland. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ a b "Dean Alice Manicur". Frostburg State University. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Manicur, Alice Roberta. "Problem Areas and Acceptability of Student Behavior as Indicated by Residence Hall and Sorority Women at Indiana University" (Ed.D. dissertation, Indiana University, 1960). via ProQuest ISBN 9781085032346
- ^ a b "Dr. Alice R. Manicur". Whilbr - Western Maryland Historical Library. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ "FSC Dean Elected to National Office". Cumberland Evening Times. 1976-03-31. p. 7. Retrieved 2022-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Collection: Alice Manicur papers". BGSU University Libraries. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Manicur, Alice R.; Harrison, Janice N.; Greene, Lloyd E. (1976-10-01). "Toward a Student Oriented Health Service". NASPA Journal. 14 (2): 17–21. doi: 10.1080/00220973.1976.11071621. ISSN 0027-6014.
- ^ Blaisdell, Elaine (January 3, 2017). "Former FSU dean of students leaves far-reaching legacy". The Cumberland Times-News. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ a b Kirk, James (February 26, 2017). "Colleagues Reflect on the Legacy of Dr. Alice R. Manicur". The Bottom Line. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "NASPA Alice Manicur Symposium". NASPA. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Tragis, Tori (October 22, 2020). "Friday Focus: Heroic and resilient leaders". UAF News and Information. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
Alice Manicur | |
|---|---|
|
Alice Manicur, from a 1954 newspaper | |
| Born | September 13, 1924 McDowell County, West Virginia |
| Died | January 2, 2017 (aged 92) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, college administrator |
Alice Roberta Manicur (September 13, 1924 – January 2, 2017) was an American educator and college administrator. She was dean of students and vice president of Frostburg State University, and president of the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators. She was inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 2012.
Early life and education
Manicur was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, the daughter of Salvatore (Sam) Manicure and Jeanette Roberts Manicure. [1] Her father, a coal miner, was born in Italy. She graduated Berea College in 1954, [2] [3] earned a master's degree at Indiana University in 1955, and completed doctoral studies in student personnel administration at Indiana University in 1960. [4] [5] Her dissertation was titled "Problem Areas and Acceptability of Student Behavior as Indicated by Residence Hall and Sorority Women at Indiana University." [6]
Career
During and after World War II, Manicur worked a variety of jobs to support her siblings. [7] After she earned her master's degree, she was a counselor at MacMurray College. In 1960, she became the first dean of students at Frostburg State College; in 1972, her position was upgraded to vice president of student affairs. [4] She retired from Frostburg in 2007.
Manicur was active in the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), and was the first woman to be president of NASPA when she was elected in 1976. [4] [5] [8] She also served on the Board of Trustees of Berea College. [9]
Manicur was inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 2012. [7]
Publications
- "Status of Professional Women in Higher Education" (1969)
- "Toward a Student Oriented Health Service" (1976, with Janice N. Harris and Lloyd E. Greene) [10]
Personal life
Manicur was an avid traveler, and visited all seven continents. She died in 2017, aged 92 years. [11] [12] There is a collection of her papers at Bowling Green State University Libraries. [9] NASPA holds a bi-annual Alice Manicur Women's Symposium. [13] [14] A meeting space on the Frostburg State University campus is named the Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall in her honor. [12]
References
- ^ "Obituary for Jeanette Roberts Manicure (Aged 86)". Kingsport Times-News. 1987-01-10. p. 4. Retrieved 2022-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jordan, Tim (Winter 2007). "Milestones and Mentors" (PDF). Berea College Magazine: 29–31.
- ^ "Miss Manicur Taking Degree Next Month; Berea Graduate". The Bristol Herald Courier. 1954-05-16. p. 23. Retrieved 2022-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Powell, Anne. "Alice Manicur, MSA SC 3520-15859". Archives of Maryland. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ a b "Dean Alice Manicur". Frostburg State University. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Manicur, Alice Roberta. "Problem Areas and Acceptability of Student Behavior as Indicated by Residence Hall and Sorority Women at Indiana University" (Ed.D. dissertation, Indiana University, 1960). via ProQuest ISBN 9781085032346
- ^ a b "Dr. Alice R. Manicur". Whilbr - Western Maryland Historical Library. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ "FSC Dean Elected to National Office". Cumberland Evening Times. 1976-03-31. p. 7. Retrieved 2022-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Collection: Alice Manicur papers". BGSU University Libraries. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Manicur, Alice R.; Harrison, Janice N.; Greene, Lloyd E. (1976-10-01). "Toward a Student Oriented Health Service". NASPA Journal. 14 (2): 17–21. doi: 10.1080/00220973.1976.11071621. ISSN 0027-6014.
- ^ Blaisdell, Elaine (January 3, 2017). "Former FSU dean of students leaves far-reaching legacy". The Cumberland Times-News. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ a b Kirk, James (February 26, 2017). "Colleagues Reflect on the Legacy of Dr. Alice R. Manicur". The Bottom Line. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "NASPA Alice Manicur Symposium". NASPA. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Tragis, Tori (October 22, 2020). "Friday Focus: Heroic and resilient leaders". UAF News and Information. Retrieved 2022-05-19.