Background
Forster, Cornelius Philip was born on October 27, 1919 in New York City. Son of Cornelius and Mary Catherine (Collins) Forster.
graduate school dean priest history educator
Forster, Cornelius Philip was born on October 27, 1919 in New York City. Son of Cornelius and Mary Catherine (Collins) Forster.
AB, Fordham University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, 1963. Master of Arts, Catholic University, 1951.
Licentiate of Sacred Theology, S.T.Lr., Pontifical University, Washington, 1949. Master of Arts (honorary), Providence College, 1959.
Instructor, Providence College, 1949-1952; assistant professor, Providence College, 1952-1955; associate professor, Providence College, 1955-1958; professor, Providence College, 1958-1993; department chairman history, Providence College, 1962-1992; dean Graduate School, Providence College, 1964-1993; executive vice president, Providence College, 1982-1985; acting president, Providence College, 1982. Archivist for Dominican Province of St. Joseph, 1988-1993.
Member Johannine Society, History Club (founder, moderator), National Catholic Education Association, American History Association, American Catholic History Association, American Association Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association University Administrators, New England Association Graduate Schools, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta.