Aydelotte, Frank

(1880–1956) college president, foundation officer; born in Sullivan, Ind. As president (1921–40) he developed Swarthmore (Pa.) College into an academically outstanding institution with innovations like an honors program. He was director of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (1940–47). Long associated with the Rhodes Trust, he planned the Guggenheim Awards and Commonwealth Fellowships.

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Aydelotte, Frank. "Honors Courses in American Colleges and Universities," 2nd ed., rev.

The ICSS and the development of Black collegiate honors education in the U.S

Aydelotte, Frank. Breaking the Academic Lockstep: The Development of Honors Work in American Colleges and Universities.

Harry Potter and the Specter of Honors Accreditation

Aydelotte, Frank. Breaking the Academic Lock Step: The Development of Honors Work in American Colleges and Universities.