Judy Lynn Genshaft was President of University of South Florida from 2000 to 2019.
22 Facts About Judy Genshaft
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Judy Genshaft stepped down from the position in July 2019 after a 19-year tenure.
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Judy Genshaft's mother is a Canton native with family roots in Russia.
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Judy Genshaft graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in social work and psychology in 1969.
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Judy Genshaft completed her master's degree in 1973 and doctorate in 1975 at Kent State University in school counseling and counseling psychology, respectively.
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Judy Genshaft joined the faculty of Ohio State University in 1976 as an assistant professor in school psychology.
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Judy Genshaft was the chair of the Department of Educational Services and Research at Ohio State from 1987 to 1992, rising to the role of chair of OSU's senate from 1990 to 1991.
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In 1992, Judy Genshaft became dean of the school of Education at the University at Albany.
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Judy Genshaft became the provost at the university at Albany in 1997.
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Judy Genshaft began her tenure as president of USF in July 2000.
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Judy Genshaft named NFL Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon as USF's director of athletics in May 2001.
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The interview led to bomb threats and the resulting evacuation of a campus building, and in October 2001, Judy Genshaft placed Al-Arian on paid administrative leave and prohibited him from entering USF property, saying she believed his presence would compromise campus security.
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Judy Genshaft was charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder.
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In 2002, Judy Genshaft created a new honors college for USF, which had previously only had an honors program.
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Judy Genshaft fired medical school dean Robert Daugherty in October 2003 after he allegedly violated university rules when he requested that his staff contribute to the campaign of state House Speaker Johnnie Byrd.
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Also in 2018, Judy Genshaft wrapped up the university's fundraising campaign after reaching $1 billion in commitments.
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Judy Genshaft donated $3 million to endow a deanship for the honors college.
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Judy Genshaft served as a director of American Momentum Bank and as chairperson of the Division I NCAA Board of Directors and of the American Council on Education Board.
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Judy Genshaft has received an honorary degree from Yeungnam University and Saint Ignatius of Loyola University.
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Judy Genshaft married Steven Greenbaum in 1989 and has two sons.
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Judy Genshaft's brother is Neil Judy Genshaft, chief executive officer of Fresh Mark.
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Judy Genshaft decided not to live in the on-campus residence, the 9,000-square-foot Lifsey House, and lives in the Tampa Palms neighborhood near campus.