Kenneth Shaw

Kenneth "Buzz" Shaw was the 10th Chancellor and President of Syracuse University. One of the more popular chancellors in Syracuse University history, Shaw was very visible on campus and in the community, making himself available for student meetings and media interviews. He liked to portray himself as a fun-loving and easy-going person. However, his tenure was not without controversy, for example his support of licensed S.U. apparel manufacturers that reportedly used sweatshops. After the Syracuse Orangemen won the 2003 NCAA Men's Division One Basketball Tournament he was frequently spotted wearing a large, orange hat while walking around campus. He also donned this hat while speaking at Syracuse University's opening convocations and commencements. Shaw retired as Chancellor and President at the end of the 2003-04 school year and was replaced by Nancy Cantor. He currently is a University Professor, teaching courses in leadership. Prior to becoming Chancellor and President of Syracuse University, Shaw served as Chancellor of Southern Illinois University and President of the University of Wisconsin System. Shaw attended Illinois State University and played on the varsity basketball team.

Shaw, who has received eight honorary degrees, was recognized by authors Fisher and Koch as one of the nation's top entrepreneurial presidents in their most recent book on the subject. He is the author of more than 40 articles dealing with higher education and leadership. His first book, "The Successful President," was published in 1999; his second, "The Intentional Leader," which deals with the generic understandings and skills needed by every leader or would-be leader, was published in 2005. He is a 2008 Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, that state's highest honor.