John E. Corbally, Jr.
Chancellor: 1969-1971

Highlights:

• Came to SU from Ohio State University, where he was vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost
• First non-Methodist to serve as chancellor of Methodist-founded university
• Outlined plan for restructuring of central administration
• Oversaw new financial structure that put finances on solid ground
• Dealt with student unrest including viability of ROTC on campus; contracts between Syracuse University Research
• Corporation and military; May 1970 Student Strike; and football discrimination crises
• Resigned to become President of University of Illinois

		Student Unrest During Corbally’s tenure he faced many challenges involving student unrest including the 1970 Student Strike.
SU Turns 100 One bright spot during Corbally's administration was the celebration of the University's Centennial in 1970.