Community of Scholars Profile
Jencks, Christopher
Information in this profile has been submitted by the individual or is based on Institute records, including the publication A Community of Scholars: The Institute for Advanced Study 1930-1980.
Data from Institute records
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Visits to IAS
| Type | Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| [M] | SocSci | 9/1/1985 | 6/30/1986 |
Field of Study while at IAS: Disparities in educational outcomes
Home institution while at IAS: Northwestern University
Position: Professor
Start year: 1996
Department: Kennedy School of Government
Institution: Harvard University
Current Field of Study: Effects of income distribution
Past and Other Appointments
| Appointment | Organization | Start Year | End Year |
|---|
| Professor of Sociology | Northwestern University | 1979 | 1996 |
| Professor of Sociology | Harvard University | 1973 | 1979 |
Degrees
| Degree | Year | Institution |
|---|
| M.Ed. | 1959 | Harvard University |
| A.B. | 1958 | Harvard University |
Honors
| Description | Year |
|---|
| American Philosophical Society | 2004 |
| National Academy of Sciences | 1997 |
| Best Book in Sociology, American Sociological Association | 1974 |
| Borden Prize for best book on higher Education, American Council on Education | 1968 |