Painting of Laurence L. Doggett in graduation dress

A Photograph of a painting of Laurence L. Doggett seated and holding a book in full graduation dress.Doggett served as president of Springfield College for forty years. Under Doggett’s leadership, the School became known for its liberal religious teachings and for training leaders both inside and outside the YMCA. During his time as president, the College's “Humanics” philosophy, which calls for the education of the whole person -- in spirit, mind, and body -- for leadership in service to humanity, was implemented. The philosophy still guides the College today. Doggett also ran four capital campaigns to establish and build the present-day campus and to create an endowment