Peggy Ryan Williams

Background

Williams, Peggy Ryan was born on May 27, 1947 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daughter of Fred Smith and Carol (Kennedy) Ryan.

Education

Bachelor, U. Toronto, Canada, 1968; Master of Education, U. Vermont, 1976; Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1983.

Career

Caseworker, Monroe County Department Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Rochester, New York, 1968-1972; medical social worker, Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, Burlington, 1972; coordinator instruction, project director, Community College of Vermont, Lamoille County, 1973-1975, 75-76; regional director, Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont, 1976-1982; assistant to the president, Johnson (Vermont) State College, summer 1981; director educational and personnel services, Vermont State College, Waterbury, 1982-1985; director business programs, Trinity College, Burlington, 1985-1988; associate academic dean, Trinity College, Burlington, 1988-1989; president, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Vermont, 1989-1997; president, Ithaca (New York) College, since 1997. Board directors Vermont Community Foundation, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont, AlumniCoun. Graduate School Education Harvard University, Lyndon State College Foundation.

Past chair American Council on Education Commision on Women.

Achievements

• Peggy Ryan Williams has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Higher Education, American Association State Colleges Universities, Vermont Higher Education Council, American Council on Education.

Connections

Married David A. Williams, May 30,1970.

Father:

Fred Smith Ryan

Mother:

Carol (Kennedy) Ryan

Spouse:

David A. Williams