{"id":59,"date":"2020-04-15T18:33:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T18:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalexhibits.syr.edu\/chancellors\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2021-02-10T17:29:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T17:29:29","slug":"charles-n-sims","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitalexhibits.syr.edu\/chancellors\/charles-n-sims\/","title":{"rendered":"Charles N. Sims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Charles N. Sims<\/h1>\n\n

Term of Office:<\/b> April 1881 – October 1893\n
Inauguration Date:<\/b> 28 June 1881<\/p>\n\n

Charles Sims joined Syracuse University as its third Chancellor in April 1881, beginning his time on campus by teaching English classes and delivering weekly talks in the University chapel. He was officially inaugurated the day before the University\u2019s tenth commencement. Leading the institution into its second decade, Sims\u2019 administration focused on establishing a clear role for the Chancellor in many aspects of University life. During his tenure, the University Charter was amended to establish the University Senate, reorganize the Board of Trustees, and create an official endowment. Having done much to improve the institution\u2019s financial well-being, Sims also oversaw the campus\u2019 first building expansion. Holden Observatory, Crouse College, the first gymnasium, and the Von Ranke Library were all completed and dedicated during his time as Chancellor. Sims retired from the University in 1893 but returned to the City of Syracuse in 1898 as a minister of the First Methodist Church. He became a University trustee in 1903. Further information about Sims\u2019 administration is available in the Archives\u2019 Chancellor Charles N. Sims Collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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