Steven A. Scott

Steven A. Scott, Ed.D., (born November 12, 1952) is an American educator and the current president of Pittsburg State University (Pitt State). Previously, Scott served as the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Pittsburg State University, and before that, various positions at Pitt State.[2]

Steven A. Scott
9th President of Pittsburg State University
Assumed office
July 1, 2009
Preceded byTom Bryant
Provost & Vice-President of Academic Affairs
Pittsburg State University
In office
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009
Preceded byRobert Ratzlaff
Succeeded byLynette Olson
Personal details
Born (1952-11-12) November 12, 1952
Baxter Springs, Kansas
Spouse(s)Cathy
ResidencePittsburg, Kansas
Alma materPittsburg State University
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
ProfessionProfessor
Salary$268,625[1]
Signature
WebsiteOffice of the President

Biography

Education

Scott attended Pittsburg State University, where he graduated in 1973 with a bachelor of science in education with a mathematics emphasis.[3] Scott received his master's degree in 1977 and his educational doctorate in 1990 from the Oklahoma State University–Stillwater.[4]

Early career

After graduating from Pitt State, Scott became a high school teacher in Oklahoma where he also coached.[5] In 1989, Scott moved back to Kansas where he began his long career at Pitt State, starting out as an assistant professor in education.[6] Ten years later in 1999, Scott became Pitt State's Dean of College of Education, serving only seven years before being moved up to vice president for academic affairs in 2006.[7]

Pittsburg State University

On May 2, 2009, the Kansas Board of Regents announced Scott as Pittsburg State University's ninth president.[8] Since becoming president in 2009,[9] Scott has created new doctoral degrees,[10] construction of new buildings,[11] and expansions of buildings.[12]

Family

Scott is the brother of former Wal-Mart CEO, H. Lee Scott.[13]

References
  1. "Kansas Government Employee Payroll List". Kansasopengov.org. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  2. Llovio, Louis (2009-05-12). "Regents pick Scott to lead PSU". Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  3. "PSU adds provost to vice president's title". 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  4. "Scott named PSU president". miamiok.com. 2009-10-23. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  5. "Pittsburg State University Magazine" (PDF). 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2016-06-19. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  6. "Regents pick Scott to lead PSU - Pittsburg State University". Pittstate.edu. 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  7. "2008 Pittsburg State University - Both Bryant and Scott, the provost". NAFSA. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  8. "Board of Regents names Pittsburg State president". Lawrence-Journal World. 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  9. Andrew Nash (2009-05-01). "Scott named next PSU president - News - Morning Sun - Pittsburg, KS". Morning Sun. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  10. "School of nursing celebrates new doctoral degree - Pittsburg State University". Pittstate.edu. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  11. "Pittsburg State's Bicknell Family Center gets ready for its closeup - Kansas City Business Journal". Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  12. "Overman Student Center Expansion - Pittsburg State University". Pittstate.edu. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  13. "Former president shares lessons about diversity | PittState Magazine". magazine.pittstate.edu. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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