Background
Proshansky, Harold Milton was born on September 16, 1920 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Rose (Enteles) Proshansky.
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Harold Milton Proshansky
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Education
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1941. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1952.
Career
Assistant professor psychology, Brooklyn College, CUNY, 1953-1959;
special research fellow, National Institute of Mental Health
associate professor psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1959-1961;
associate professor, Brooklyn College, 1961-1966;
professor, Brooklyn College, from 1966;
Executive officer Doctor of Philosophy program psychology, Graduate school and University Center, CUNY, 1966-1968;
dean graduate school, Graduate school and University Center, CUNY, 1968-1970;
provost, Graduate school and University Center, CUNY, 1971-1972;
president, Graduate school and University Center, CUNY (Graduate school and University Center), 1972-1990. Consultant in field; member professional advising committee Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Board directors Sector Investment Fund.
Member of advisory committee Pratt Institute.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Catalyst., National Sports Art Museum, Institute Responsive Education, Phipps Housing Foundation, 1985-1989, Bryant Park Restoration Committee of New York Public Library, Project Return. Trustee Long Island University, 1986-1989. Sergeant Army of the United States, 1942-1946.
Fellow American Psychological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Psychological Study Social Issues (president 1972-1973). Member National Academy of Sciences, Environmental Design Research Associates.
Connections
Married Etta Weissman, September 19, 1942. Children: Eric Jay, Ellen Jane.
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Died
December 13, 1991 (aged 71) -
Resting place
Buried New York City -
Nationality
American
Awards
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National Institute of Mental Health research grantee, 1960-1967, 67-74. National Institute of Mental Health special research fellow University College, London, 1969-1970.National Institute of Mental Health research grantee, 1960-1967, 67-74. National Institute of Mental Health special research fellow University College, London, 1969-1970.