Interviewee: Ted Prenting

Interviewer: Gus Nolan, Jan Stivers, and Sue Lawrence

Interview Date: November 16, 2001 & June 22, 2022

Summary: The following interview occurs with Theodore Prenting, former professor in the business department. The interview includes his life before Marist, developing the business proposal for Marist college, working in Chicago at IBM, coming back to Marist as professor and system analyst. He also speaks about Marist Faculty Governance, the changes that occurred at the college, being at the college during Foy and Dennis presidency. At the end of the interview, Ted Prenting speaks about the future of Marist. In this follow up interview, Ted gives a new perspective on how he has seen Marist College change, as well as the changes he wishes to see within the college. He also talks about seeing the business school get AACSB, his unique educational path, and his leadership of luncheons for retirees.