David B. Truman

David B. Truman

David B. Truman served as a Dean of Columbia College and a Provost/Vice President. His provostship overlapped the 1968 protests, in which he had a central role as President Grayson Kirk's right hand man in the administration camp. His memoirs provide a detailed personal account of the protests.

Preceded by John Gorham Palfrey

Dean of Columbia College  1963-1967

Succeeded by Henry S. Coleman (Acting)

Preceded by Jacques Barzun

Provost  1967-1969

Succeeded by Paul D. Carter