Personal Papers, 1963-1974

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Born on November 7, 1906, in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, Francis R. Geigle received his undergraduate degree from Susquehanna University in Sehnsgrove, Pennsylvania (1933).  He continued his education, receiving an M.A. degree (1936) from New York University and an Ed.D. (1941) from the same institution. Prior to his appointment at Northern Illinois University, Geigle had nineteen years of teaching and administrative experience.  He was Head of the Department of Business Administration, Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Head of the Department of Business Education and Director of Commercial Teachers Training at Montclair State Teachers College, Montclair, New Jersey; and Assistant Vice President of First National Bank and Trust Company, also in Montclair.  In 1951, Geigle joined the Northern Illinois University faculty as head of a newly created business education department. A recognized leader in teaching, research, and public service, Francis Geigle played a major role in the growth of a small state teacher’s college into a large university.  During his twenty-three years at NIU, Geigle held the following positions: Head of the Department of Business Education (1951-1954); Administrative Assistant to the President (1954-1957); Executive Vice President and Professor of Business Education (1957-1963); Executive Vice President, Provost, and Professor (1953-1970); Acting President of Illinois State University (1970-1971); Coordinator of Executive Activities in the College of Business (1971-1972); Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations (1972-1974).  He also served on several committees including the University Council, the Presidential Staff, the Athletic Board, the Campus Internal Affairs Committee, the Faculty Handbook Committee, the Graduate Council, the Committee on Committee Personnel, and the Computer Services Advisory Committee. The author of numerous articles and reports, Geigle received numerous awards, including the highest awards given by Phi Delta Kappa professional fraternity, the NIU Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award, and the NIU College of Business Senate Awards.  Shortly after his retirement, Dr. Geigle died on November 15, 1974.