David W. Breneman
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David W. Breneman | |
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Born | October 24, 1940 |
Alma mater | University of Colorado, Boulder |
Occupation(s) | Academic, economist, nonprofit administrator |
Notable work | Liberal Arts Colleges: Thriving, Surviving, or Endangered? |
Spouse | Donna Plasket |
David W. Breneman (born October 24, 1940) is an American
Prior to serving as president, Breneman was a professor at
He is a nationally recognized expert on issues related to the finance and economics of higher education and is the author of several books and numerous articles.
Career
Breneman received his B.A. in Philosophy from the
As a visiting fellow at
He received an honorary Doctor of Education degree from
In January 2015, Breneman replaced Ervin Duggan as the President and CEO of The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida. The Four Arts campus along the Intracoastal Waterway is home to sculpture and botanical gardens, as well as a children's library and the King Library, which serves as the town library for Palm Beach. The organization presents notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs, and art exhibitions to the public. He was responsible for an annual operating budget of more than $9 million and 38 full-time staff, including the Campus on the Lake, a center for continuing education, and the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. He also oversaw an award-winning renovation of the historic King Library, including the re-creation of its spectacular murals.
Selected publications
- Financing American Higher Education in the Era of Globalization, with William Zumeta, Patrick M. Callan, and Joni E. Finney, Cambridge Education Press, 2012
- Smart Leadership for Higher Education in Difficult Times, with Paul J. Yakobski, 2011
- Tertiary Education in Japan, with Howard Newby, Thomas Weko, Thomas Johannesson and Peter Maasen, 2009
- Earnings from Learning: The Rise of For-profit Universities, with Brian Pusser and Sarah Turner, State University of New York Press, 2006
- Alternatives to Tenure for the Next Generation of Academics, New Pathways Series, 1997
- Strategies for Promoting Excellence in a Time of Scarce Resources, with Alton L. Taylor, 1996
- Liberal Arts Colleges: Thriving, Surviving, or Endangered?, The Brookings Institution, 1994
- ASHE Reader on Finance in Higher Education, co-edited with Larry L. Leslie and Richard E. Anderson, Ginn Press, 1993
- Academic Labor Markets and Careers, with Ted L.K. Youn, The Falmer Press, 1988
- Financing Community Colleges: An Economic Perspective, with Susan C. Nelson, The Brookings Institution, 1981
- Scholarly Communication: The Report of the National Enquiry, with Herbert C. Morton, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
- Public Policy and Private Higher Education, with Chester E. Finn, 1978
Personal
Breneman is married to Dr. Donna Plasket, the founding director of the University of Virginia's bachelor's degree completion (BIS) program for adults. Both longtime supporters of the arts, Breneman served on the board of the Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra and Plasket was a member of the boards of the Ash Lawn Opera, The Oratorio Society of Virginia and the Piedmont Council for the Arts. They reside in Keswick, Virginia.
He has two children with his previous wife, Judy Dodge; Erica an M.D. living in Berkeley, CA, and Carleton, of Flagstaff, AZ.
External links
Joseph B. Treaster (July 31, 2015) "Liberal Arts, A Lost Cause? An Interview with David W. Breneman". New York Times.
References
- "Biographical Sketch of David W. Breneman" Archived 2016-10-03 at the Wayback Machine. Curry School of Education. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- "Curriculum Vitae David W. Breneman" Curry School of Education. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- Jan Sjostrom (July 20, 2014) "Four Arts hires CEO of 'enormous personal integrity'" Archived 2017-05-17 at the Wayback Machine. Palm Beach Daily News.
- Vicki L. Bakers, Roger G. Baldwin and Sumedha Makker (Summer 2012, Vol. 98, No. 3) "Where Are They Now? Revisiting Breneman's Study of Liberal Arts Colleges" Archived 2017-04-05 at the Wayback Machine. Association of American Colleges and Universities.