Robert A. Scott
Encyclopedia
Dr. Robert A. Scott is the current president of Adelphi University
located in Garden City, New York
. He was appointed by the Adelphi University Board of Trustees as the ninth president and professor of anthropology
and sociology
in July 2000.
Scott has represented the United States Department of State
at numerous international forums. He has received a number of prestigious awards including: being named as One of the 100 Most Influential Long Islanders by Long Island Business News; Harbor Child Care Distinguished Service Award; Huntington Chamber of Commerce–Regional Business Partnership Award for Excellence in Higher Education; a Telly Award for Ethics in Sports on cable television; the Emerald Literati Club's 2004 and 2005 Outstanding Paper accolade; The Association for Commerce Industry and Technology Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Higher Education; the Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Leadership Award; the Humanitarian of the Year Award.
He is the author of often-cited works on global issues, higher education, public policy, and ethics, he is chairman of the Regional Plan Association's Long Island Committee, and serves on the boards of Global Kids, Inc.; the Advisory Board to American Friends of UNESCO
; the Long Island Association; and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
. Under his leadership, the University was elected as a non-governmental organization (NGO) affiliate of the United Nations. He has been a speaker and consultant for universities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Adelphi University
Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island. For the sixth year, Adelphi University has been named a “Best Buy” in higher education by the Fiske Guide to...
located in Garden City, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He was appointed by the Adelphi University Board of Trustees as the ninth president and professor of anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
and sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
in July 2000.
Scott has represented the United States Department of State
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
at numerous international forums. He has received a number of prestigious awards including: being named as One of the 100 Most Influential Long Islanders by Long Island Business News; Harbor Child Care Distinguished Service Award; Huntington Chamber of Commerce–Regional Business Partnership Award for Excellence in Higher Education; a Telly Award for Ethics in Sports on cable television; the Emerald Literati Club's 2004 and 2005 Outstanding Paper accolade; The Association for Commerce Industry and Technology Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Higher Education; the Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Leadership Award; the Humanitarian of the Year Award.
He is the author of often-cited works on global issues, higher education, public policy, and ethics, he is chairman of the Regional Plan Association's Long Island Committee, and serves on the boards of Global Kids, Inc.; the Advisory Board to American Friends of UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
; the Long Island Association; and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations is an American nonprofit nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs...
. Under his leadership, the University was elected as a non-governmental organization (NGO) affiliate of the United Nations. He has been a speaker and consultant for universities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
External links
- Robert A. Scott — Adelphi University