The Bodger Dialogues:
Reshaping a college--and its president
An account of my return to Ursinus College as a faculty and staff member, my election to the presidency, and major developments in my administration from 1976 to 1995.
Richard P. Richter
To irreplaceable Margot, with love and gratitude
Chapter One: Michael (Returning to origins)
Chapter Two: Margaret (Re-entering the college's life, 1965-1970)
Chapter Three: Matthew (Preparing to preside, 1970-1976)
Chapter Four: M.S. Part One (Getting started, 1976-1979)
Chapter Five: M.S. Part Two (Making headway, 1979-1984)
Chapter Six: Martin (Arriving...and ending, 1984-1994)
Chapter Seven: Mirage (Postlude)
Some Works Referred to in the Text
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 2002
5 November 2005 Richard P. Richter