Chris Lucas Inducted Into Education Foundation's Wall of Fame
Posted on 11/19/2009
The Williamsville (N.Y.) Education Foundation recently inducted Christopher Lucas, University of Arkansas professor of higher education, into the 2009 Wall of Fame for distinguished alumni of the Williamsville Central School District.
Christopher Lucas, left, poses with other inductees
into the Williamsville (N.Y.) Education Foundation
2009 Wall of Fame during ceremonies Nov. 13.
The annual induction ceremony honors graduates of the district who have gone on to make significant contributions in their chosen careers and in service to others. The event also serves as an inspiration for the district's students and the community to learn about the high level of success so many of the graduates have achieved, according to a special supplement printed in the Amherst Bee.
Plaques honoring each inductee are displayed at their high school and in the district office. Lucas also spoke to students of his alma mater during his visit.
According to the newspaper supplement, Lucas' career in teacher preparation and in-service teacher development was inspired by his teachers at Williamsville High School. In high school, he was active in the art, French and drama clubs, worked on the school newspaper staff and was a member of the school's "Citizen Council."
A 1958 graduate of Williamsville High School, Lucas earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Syracuse University, a master's degree in English and education from Northwestern University and a doctorate in philosophy and education from Ohio State University. Before joining the faculty of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas in 1993, Lucas was on the faculties of the University of Missouri-Columbia and Kent State University. He formerly served as head of the department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Foundations at the University of Arkansas.
Lucas has written or co-written 12 books, including several on the history of higher education and a guidebook for new faculty, and nearly 150 journal articles, essays and research reports. He has also traveled extensively and published papers on education in China and the Middle East.
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