Derek Curtis Bok (born March 22, 1930) is an American lawyer and educator, and former president of Harvard University.
Following his parents' divorce, he, his mother, brother and sister moved several times, ultimately to Los Angeles, where he spent much of his childhood.
He was installed as president in a private ceremony in the Faculty Room of University Hall, given his predecessor abruptly stepping down after the botched handling of anti-Vietnam War protests on campus.
[3] Bok's focus on undergraduate education was evident in his initiating the Harvard Assessment Seminar that resulted in Richard J.
[dubious – discuss] self sourced [7] The Harvard Extension School instituted the Derek Bok Public Service Prizes, an annual Commencement prize for the Harvard Extension School students who involve in community service or who have a long-standing records of civic achievement.