Years at Knox: 1965 to present

Education
Ph.D., History, 1966, University of Chicago
B.A., History, 1960, University of Chicago

Professional Interests
"Most of my training has been in the fields of Italian, French and German history, and although I find political history fascinating, I frequently branch out. When I do, I find myself talking with my students about the British poets who fought in World War I or about how great novels teach us about the past (indeed, make the past part of our present)."
 
Teaching Interests
History of Western civilization, European history 1789-present, history of socialism, interpretations of history, European social thought 1890-1930, history of Germany 1914-45, literature and society, Renaissance Italy, literature and war

Recent Scholarly Achievements
Publications
More than 150 book reviews for Choice magazine, miscellaneous other articles and reviews

Involvement
Panelist, Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program

Coordinator, Knox-Rush Early Identification Pre-Medical Program and Golden Apple Program 

Coordinator, Cooperative Degree Program  with the Illinois College of Optometry

Coordinator, George Washington University Early Identification Program

Consultant Evaluator, Higher Learning Commission

Liaison Officer, Kemper Fellows Program

Director, Knox Ford Fellowship Program

Director, McNair Program

Director, Richter Scholars Program

Past Consultant, Educational Testing Service

Past Reader and Table Leader, European History AP Program

Past Chair, Midwestern Regional Council, College Board

Past Member, National Academic Council, College Board

Contact
309-341-7215 
sbailey@knox.edu

What Students Say
"Dean Bailey has been helpful as I make decisions that will impact me for years. When I have a problem, he is willing to sit down with me, answer my questions and provide me with the information I need.  As an academic advisor, he has done a great job helping students work out difficulties and worries. He is easy to talk to and extremely capable."
—Karen Lutgens, History and Educational Studies Major