Herman Saatkamp
Herman J. Saatkamp Jr. | |
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| President of Stockton University | |
| In office June 2003 – April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Vera King Farris |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Kesselman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1942 Knoxville, TN |
| Spouse | Dorothy Saatkamp |
| Residence(s) | Galloway Township, NJ |
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| Profession | President of Stockton University, tenured professor of Philosophy |
| Website | Office of the President |
Herman Saatkamp was the fourth president of Stockton University (formerly Stockton College) in Galloway Township, New Jersey. He succeeded Vera King Farris in June 2003. Prior to his appointment at Stockton, Saatkamp fulfilled numerous roles at other universities. On April 22, 2015, Saatkamp submitted his resignation as president, to be effective by August 31. However, on April 28, he initiated a medical leave of absence, citing "past and present health considerations". His departure occurred amidst controversy surrounding Stockton's purchase of the shuttered Showboat casino, which Saatkamp intended to repurpose as an "island campus" of Stockton.
Saatkamp is an authority on philosopher George Santayana.