Steven Browning Sample was the 10th president of the University of Southern California.
13 Facts About Steven Sample
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Steven Sample was born on November 29,1940 and grew up in the Belden Hill neighborhood of Wilton, Connecticut and received a scholarship to attend the University of Illinois to study engineering.
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Steven Sample was president of the University at Buffalo from 1982 to 1991, and was succeeded by Bill Greiner.
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In 2004, Sample was honored by UB with the Charles P Norton Medal, the highest honor given by the university.
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Also in 2004, a scholarship fund was established in Steven Sample's honor to go toward funding four years for an undergraduate who is a student in the Engineering and Applied Sciences Department, as well as being in the University Honors Program.
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Steven Sample explained that he wanted to see "fresh leadership" take charge.
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Steven Sample led two strategic planning processes to improve the university on the whole.
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Steven Sample oversaw the construction of a number of important structures at USC.
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Steven Sample is the author of numerous journal articles and published papers in science and engineering and in higher education.
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Steven Sample had a passion for teaching and education at USC.
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Steven Sample taught several classes to students in different fields and different class levels.
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In 2002, Steven Sample published a book titled The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership.
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In 2001, Steven Sample was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but said he would not let it affect his duties as president.