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Paul D. Carter ‘56

Overview

Paul D. Carter, Hamilton Class of 1956, served as Hamilton College’s Vice President and Provost beginning in fall 1969, succeeding Richard W. Couper. A physics major, Phi Beta Kappa graduate, and Rhodes Scholar from his Hamilton undergraduate years, Carter came to the position from Columbia University, where he had served as Vice President and Provost, and immediately became the principal administrator liaising between Hamilton and Kirkland.

Relevance to Research

Carter’s appointment is extensively documented in the September 10, 1969 Spectator issue, which covers his background and role in detail. He articulated the rationale for Hamilton’s coordinate college model: “Hamilton has chosen the coordinate concept when everyone else is going coeducational. It is a challenging situation and a very daring move to make.” The January 1970 issue documents his work on campus priorities and the $71 million long-range development plan for the Hamilton-Kirkland campus.

Notes

Role: Vice President and Provost of Hamilton College
Years active at Hamilton: 1969 onward
Key events: - Announced as VP/Provost in the September 1969 Spectator; succeeded Richard W. Couper - Hamilton Class of 1956; physics, Phi Beta Kappa, Rhodes Scholar - Came from Columbia University, where he had been Vice President and Provost - Served as the primary administrative liaison between Hamilton and Kirkland colleges - Served as principal budget officer for the combined campus - Articulated the coordinate college rationale publicly: “a very daring move” - Worked on the $71 million long-range development plan for the Hamilton-Kirkland campus (January 1970)