Background
Manning, Sylvia was born on December 2, 1943 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daughter of Bruno and Lea Bank. came to the United States, 1967.
academic administrator language educator
Manning, Sylvia was born on December 2, 1943 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daughter of Bruno and Lea Bank. came to the United States, 1967.
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1963; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Yale University, 1967.
Assistant Professor of English, California State University-Hayward, 1967-1971; associate professor, California State University-Hayward, 1971-1975; associate dean, California State University-Hayward, 1972-1975; associate professor, University of Southern California, 1975-1994; professor, associate director Center for Humanities, University of Southern California, 1975-1977; associate director Center for Humanities, University of Southern California, 1975-1977; chairman freshman writing, University of Southern California, 1977-1980; department chairman English, University of Southern California, 1980-1983; vice provost, executive vice president, University of Southern California, 1984-1994; Professor of English, University of Illinois, since 1994; vice president for academic affairs, Professor of English, University of Illinois, since 1994.
Member Modern Language Association, Dickens Society.
Married Peter J. Manning, August 20, 1967. Children— Bruce David, Jason Maurice.