Malpass, Leslie F., 1922-2011
Biographical Note
Malpass, Leslie F. (1922 - 2011). Studied at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and earned degrees in psychology at the University of Syracuse (B.A., 1947; MA, 1949; Ph.D., 1952). He served first as Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (1965-1968) and then as Vice President for Academic Affairs (1968-1974) at Virginia Tech during the Hahn administration. As Vice President for Academic Affairs he was responsible for the academic functioning of the university. In August 1974 he left Virginia Tech to assume the post of President of Western Illinois University (WIU). During his tenure at WIU (1974-19887), he supervised the construction of the architecturally notable University Library, which was renamed in his honor and rededicated as the Leslie F. Malpass Library in 2001. He wrote numerous book, monographs, and refereed journal articles. Besides his teaching activities, he was involved in the planning and organization of the Special Olympics. He also was a consultant to the development of the Peace Corps.