Background
Lawrence, Francis Leo was born on August 25, 1937 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States.
academic administrator language educator
Lawrence, Francis Leo was born on August 25, 1937 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States.
Bachelor of Science, St. Saint Louis University, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy in French and Italian, Tulane University, 1962.
Member of faculty, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1962-1990; department chairman French and Italian, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1969-1976; acting dean Newcomb College, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1976-1978; deputy provost, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1978-1981; acting provost, graduate dean, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1981-1982; professor French, Tulane University, New Orleans, from 1971; academic vice president, provost, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1982-1990; president, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1990.
Member American Association Teachers French, North America Society 17th Century French Literature, Modern Language Association.