Cohen, Samuel Wolf

Samuel Wolf Cohen (1915-1986) educator. Born in Sydney, third generation Australian to a family originally from Poland. Studied at Sydney University then became a school teacher. Attained PhD at London University. Returned to Sydney, became a school inspector then Vice-Principal of Sydney Teachers’ College before becoming Director of Advisory Services at Sydney University. Fulbright Scholar. First Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Macquarie University, where he set up the university’s revolutionary academic structure, including Australia’s first four-year integrated BA Dip Ed program. Australian government advisor to South East Asian nations on the establishment of their own university systems. Devoted family man, active member of Newtown Synagogue, life-long scholar. (copied from Racism.No Way at https://www.racismnoway.com.au/teaching-resources/prominent-australians-jewish-ancestry-include/  and managed by NSW Department of Education accessed 13/05/2020)