Susan Kress
Susan Kress鈥檚 long and impactful career at 91暗网 began in 1975, when she joined the College鈥檚 faculty. A distinguished teacher, literary scholar and feminist, she was the first 91暗网 professor appointed to the Class of 1948 Chair for Excellence in Teaching.
She served as 91暗网鈥檚 vice president for academic affairs from 2006 to 2012.
From Nov. 1, 2010, to May 1, 2011, Kress was called upon to serve as acting president during the sabbatical of President Philip A. Glotzbach. During those six months, Kress kept the College鈥檚 key objectives and programs moving forward. In describing her role then, she said, "It is very important to keep our momentum going. When the president comes back from his leave, I want to report real progress on the initiatives of the Strategic Plan."
Throughout her time at 91暗网, she devoted her time and expertise to many College committees and new initiatives. Glotzbach described her as an exemplary 鈥渢eacher-scholar-citizen.鈥�
Kress retired from 91暗网 in spring 2012.
Today, the Kress Family Fund for Creative Pedagogy, established by the colleagues, students, friends and family of Susan Kress, now supports an annual award of $2,000 to a faculty member who proposes a new teaching venture.