Gerald Bernbaum
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Professor Gerald Bernbaum FRSA (born 25 March 1936) was an educationist and university administrator. He was Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of South Bank University (now London South Bank University
), London
, England
.
Bernbaum was Assistant Master at Mitcham County Grammar School for Boys (1958–62) and then Head of Department at Rutherford School (1962–64). He moved to the University of Leicester
and was a lecturer in education
(1964–70), senior lecturer (1970–74), Professor of Education (1974–93) and Director of the School of Education (1976–85). He moved into university administration at Leicester and became Pro-Vice-Chancellor
(1985–87) followed by Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Registrar (1987–93). He moved to South Bank University in London
to become Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive (1993–2001) before his retirement.
He was a consultant for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD, 1970–75). He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
in 1984. He was Chairman of the Governors of Morley College
(2004–05).
Bernbaum was awarded an honorary degree (Doctor of Laws) by the University of Leicester
in July 2000, where he formerly worked in the School of Education. Subsequently he was also awarded an honorary degree by London South Bank University in November 2004.
Gerald Bernbaum lives in central London.
London South Bank University
London South Bank University is a university in south London. With over 25,000 students and 1,700 staff, it is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it takes its name...
), London
London
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, England
England
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.
Bernbaum was Assistant Master at Mitcham County Grammar School for Boys (1958–62) and then Head of Department at Rutherford School (1962–64). He moved to the University of Leicester
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a research-led university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is a mile south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College....
and was a lecturer in education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
(1964–70), senior lecturer (1970–74), Professor of Education (1974–93) and Director of the School of Education (1976–85). He moved into university administration at Leicester and became Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
In a university, an assistant to a vice-chancellor is called a pro-vice-chancellor . These are sometimes teaching academics who take on additional responsibilities. Some of these responsibilities are in charge of Administration, Research and Development, Academic and Education affairs...
(1985–87) followed by Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Registrar (1987–93). He moved to South Bank University in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to become Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive (1993–2001) before his retirement.
He was a consultant for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an international economic organisation of 34 countries founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade...
(OECD, 1970–75). He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...
in 1984. He was Chairman of the Governors of Morley College
Morley College
Morley College is an adult education college in London, England. It was founded in the 1880s and has a student population of 10,806 adult students...
(2004–05).
Bernbaum was awarded an honorary degree (Doctor of Laws) by the University of Leicester
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a research-led university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is a mile south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College....
in July 2000, where he formerly worked in the School of Education. Subsequently he was also awarded an honorary degree by London South Bank University in November 2004.
Gerald Bernbaum lives in central London.
Books
Bernbaum wrote a number of books on educational matters, including:- Bernbaum, Gerald, Social Change and the Schools: 1918–1944. Brill Academic Publishers, 1967. ISBN 0-7100-4220-5.
- Bernbaum, Gerald, Knowledge and Ideology in the Sociology of Education. London: Macmillan, 1977. ISBN 0-333-15762-1.
- Bernbaum, Gerald, editor, Schooling in Decline. London: Macmillan, 1979. ISBN 0-333-23293-3.