Faculty, 1930-1944

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Karl Langdon Adams was born in Lexington, Ohio on September 5, 1888. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University in 1909 and his master of arts degree from the Columbia University Teacher's College in 1929. From 1910 to 1928 Adams held the following positions in teaching and administration: science teacher and athletic coach, Sidney High School, Sidney, Ohio; Assistant Principal, Moline High School, Moline Illinois; Professor of Science, State Teacher's College, St. Cloud, Minnesota; Assistant Professor of Education, Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York. While working in St. Cloud and at Columbia, Adams began to confine his educational interest to teacher training and in 1928 he assumed the presidency at Northern Illinois State Teacher's College with a strong conviction to improve teacher education in Illinois. During his administration, Adams played an important role in the educational transformation of the state teacher's college. In 1941, Adams established a Faculty Administrative Council to discuss college matters, make recommendations, and suggest changes on campus. In 1943, as Chairman of the Teacher Training Committee of the Illinois Education Association, Adams was responsible for raising the certification requirements in the State of Illinois to the four year level. He also served as Consultant to the Educational Policies Commission, Committee member of the American Association of Teacher's Colleges, Advisory Committee member of the Progressive Education Association, and Advisory Council member of the Illinois Adult Education Association. Karl Adams died in office on September 5, 1948. Through his efforts, Adams promoted higher standards for teacher education. The Faculty Club recognized his distinguished career by establishing "The Karl Langdon Adams Foundation." Later, the University named the new women's dormitory in his honor.