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Virginia Tech Vice Presidents Oral History with Ed Spencer Part 1, December 12, 2012 (Ms2024-082)
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Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer served the students of Virginia Tech for nearly 30 years in his position as Vice President for Student Affairs. His dedication to improving student life and his tireless work in refining facilities on campus are chronicled in this interview.
Ed was born on August 18th, 1954 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. When his father was transferred for his job with General Electric, his family moved to Decatur, Illinois until finally settling in Auburn, New York. Living near the University of Rochester influenced his decision to attend school there and receive an undergraduate degree in psychology. Later moving to Delaware with his wife, Norrine, he received his PhD at the University of Delaware in social psychology while working as an assistant director of residence life. He became very focused on student housing and residential life as his area of study.
When starting work at Virginia Tech, Ed was very concerned with the state of the residence halls. Assigning people who lived in the dorms to oversee residential life was an important first step. He was also instrumental in developing Greek life housing, something that was very important for the alumni and the Blacksburg community.
Ed recalls the events of April 16, 2007 and the steps the Virginia Tech administration took afterwards to ensure the safety of students and sense of community on campus in this interview.
Ed was a very influential presence on campus and helped to transform Virginia Tech into a place that prioritizes wellness, community, and education. This emotional interview serves to highlight his contributions to campus and his important role in Hokie history.
Ed was born on August 18th, 1954 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. When his father was transferred for his job with General Electric, his family moved to Decatur, Illinois until finally settling in Auburn, New York. Living near the University of Rochester influenced his decision to attend school there and receive an undergraduate degree in psychology. Later moving to Delaware with his wife, Norrine, he received his PhD at the University of Delaware in social psychology while working as an assistant director of residence life. He became very focused on student housing and residential life as his area of study.
When starting work at Virginia Tech, Ed was very concerned with the state of the residence halls. Assigning people who lived in the dorms to oversee residential life was an important first step. He was also instrumental in developing Greek life housing, something that was very important for the alumni and the Blacksburg community.
Ed recalls the events of April 16, 2007 and the steps the Virginia Tech administration took afterwards to ensure the safety of students and sense of community on campus in this interview.
Ed was a very influential presence on campus and helped to transform Virginia Tech into a place that prioritizes wellness, community, and education. This emotional interview serves to highlight his contributions to campus and his important role in Hokie history.
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