Albert Storms

From Rofflehaus

Albert Boynton Storms (April 1, 1860 – July 1, 1933) was the 6^th president of ISU. Born in Lima Center, Michigan and died in Berea, Ohio.

[edit] Education

• A.B. University of Michigan 1884
• M.A. University of Michigan 1893
• Ph.D. in divinity Lawrence University 1903
• Ph.D. in law Drake University 1905

[edit] Achievements

• Methodist minister from 1884 to 1903 in Detroit, Michigan; Madison, Wisconsin; and Des Moines
• 6^th ISU president from 1903 to 1910
  • Agricultural Extension Service started
  • Developed landscape plans and built 18 buildings:
    • Engineering Hall
    • Central Building
    • Alumni Hall
  • Put departments under direction of deans
  • Diversified degrees & courses offered
  • Removed ban of fraternities and sororities
  • Resignation over the creation of the State Board of Education
• Minister in Indianapolis, Indiana after ISU presidency
• Superintendent of the Indianapolis, Indiana district of the Methodist Church
• President of Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, Ohio

[edit] References

• Albert Boynton Storms Papers, 1902-1983, RS 2/6, University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.