Background
Goldstein, Leon M. was born on July 17, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of Max and Frieda (Hausler) Seltzer.
Goldstein, Leon M. was born on July 17, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of Max and Frieda (Hausler) Seltzer.
Associate of Applied Science, New York City Technology College, 1958. Bachelor, City College of New York, 1962. Master of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1965.
Postgraduate, New York University.
Instructor social studies New York City Community College, Brooklyn, 1960-1965, assistant professor of history, 1965-1966,assistant dean faculty, 1965-1966, associate professor of history, 1966-1967, associate dean faculty, 1966-1967, professor of history, 1967-1970, dean faculty, 1967-1969, vice president, 1969-1970. University dean Community College, City University of New York, New York City, 1970-1971. President Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, 1971-1981, president, since 1983.
Visiting professor New York University, 1972-1973, 80-81.
Acting department chancellor City University of New York, New York City, 1981-1982, acting chancellor, 1982. Member numerous panels, commission on education;delegate International Ednl.
Exchange Program, Republic of China, 1979. Delegate.Internat. Ednl. Exchange Program, State of Israel, 1977.
Member educational advisory panel higher education committee New York State Senate, since 1979.
Member Executive Committee Regents External Degree Policy Committee, since 1972.
Member Manhattan Beach Community Group, since 1971, Brooklyn Civic Council, since 1971, Brighton Beach Community Corporation, since 1971, Oceanfront Coordinating Council, since 1971, Sheepshead Bay Civic and Community Council, since 1971. Board trustees Coney Island Hospital, 1972. Board directors Jewish Association College Youth, 1976.
Executive member Brooklyn Domed Stadium Committee, since 1984. Member of Association Colleges and United States State of New York (treasurer 1975-1977, committee president study college and University enrollments New York State 1980), New York State Association Junior Colleges (panel judges, Campus Facilities award 1977), Academy Political Science, City University of New York Academy Humanities and Sciences, Tau Phi Sigma.
Married Rita Goldstein (divorced). Children: Michael, Lisa. Married Mary DiPiano.