Carr, Lester, 1967-1971
Dates
- Existence: 1967 - 1971
Biography
Dr. Lester Carr, Ph.D., served as Chairman of the Psychology Department at Salve Regina University from 1968-1970, and as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Salve Regina University from 1970-1971. Dr. Carr received his Master’s Degree in Psychology from the New School and later obtained a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Prior to serving as a professor and administrative official at Salve Regina, Dr. Carr held prominent roles in public circles of psychology, acting as Psychology Consultant and Senior Coordinator of Psychological Services for the Department of Socal Welfare and as Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island.
During his time at Salve Regina University, Dr. Carr worked closely with faculty and students to consistently improve upon the university programs, resources, and relationships. He worked with the State Department of Education and the local public school systems in identifying potential funding support for educational programs and services, as well as with department chairmen in assisting with departmental issues and advocating for improvements at the university. Dr. Carr was heavily involved in the early developments of both a Special Education Program and a Counseling Program, initiating what was known as the Hope Center Program. Meant to serve students with developmental disabilities and other mental health challenges, the Hope Center Program was created in collaboration with the Newport County Mental Health Center.
In his last year at Salve Regina, Dr. Carr was reappointed by the Rhode Island Governor, Frank Licht, to the state’s Board of Psychology. Though he was meant to serve on this board until 1973, Dr. Carr elected instead to accept an appointment as the President of Lewis College in Lockport, IL., in 1971.