Background
Baker, Lansing Gregory was born on October 23, 1937 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Ralph Henry and Mayme Agnes (Taylor) Baker.
Baker, Lansing Gregory was born on October 23, 1937 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Ralph Henry and Mayme Agnes (Taylor) Baker.
Bachelor of Science, Denison University, 1959. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1972.
Teacher mathematics, Jamesville-Dewitt Junior-Senior High School, Dewitt, New York, 1959-1963;
vice principal, Jamesville-Dewitt Junior-Senior High School, Dewitt, New York, 1963-1966;
principal, Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt, New York, 1966-1972;
assistant superintendent, Jamesville-Dewitt Central School, Dewitt, New York, 1972-1974;
superintendent, Jamesville-Dewitt Central School, Dewitt, New York, 1974-1981;
executive vice president, Utica College Syracuse University, Utica, New York, 1981-1982;
president, Utica College Syracuse University, Utica, New York, 1982-1987;
senior vice president, Syracuse University, since 1987. Board directors Marine Midland Bank, Syracuse. Director Individualized LearningInst., Syracuse, 1966-1974.
Consultant in field.
Board directors Clinical Medical Network, Utica, New York, since 1981, St. Luke's Hospital Center, Utica, since 1982, Land of Oneidas council Boy Scouts American, Utica, since 1983, Hospital Plan Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Utica, since 1983, United Way, Utica, since 1983, Community General Hospital, Syracuse, since 1988, Salvation Army, since 1988. Delegate National White House Conference on Libraries, Washington, 1980. Member American Association School Administrators, New York Superintendents Association, Onondaga-Madison Counties Chief School Administrators (president 1977-1978), Phi Delta Kappa Clubs: Fort Schuyler.
Lodges: Rotary.
Married Alexandra Louise Paul, June 20, 1959. Children— Nancy, Scott, Paul.