Oberlin's Women: A Legacy of Leadership & Activism

Kathryn Hopwood

Kathryn Louise Hopwood (1908-1995, OC 1930) was an educator and college administrator. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1930 with a B.A. in English. After graduation she worked as a teacher at Shelby High School and Elyria High School until 1943. During that time, she re-enrolled at Oberlin College and completed her M.A. in English in 1940. She became the assistant dean of women for Ohio State University in 1943. In 1949 she was appointed the associate dean of women at Ohio State. While working at that institution as the dean of women and as an instructor, Hopwood studied to compete her Ph.D. in psychology. She received her Ph.D. in 1953 from Ohio State University and became an assistant professor in 1954. After working at Ohio State University for several years, Hopwood became the dean of students, a professor of psychology and philosophy, and chair of the department of counseling and student development for Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1955. In 1970 Oberlin College awarded her an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for her work. She retired in 1974 but continued to work as an emeritus professor for Hunter College and later as an adjunct professor for Ohio State University. Hopwood wrote numerous scholarly articles and was a leader in the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Women Deans and Counselors, and was president of the America College Personnel Association. She was a trustee of Oberlin College.

Sources:
Student File (Kathryn Louise Hopwood), Alumni & Development Records, O.C.A.

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