Lendol Calder

Lendol Calder is Professor of History at Augustana College, with a distinguished academic background including a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin (Phi Beta Kappa, 1980) and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago. He is a leading historian in the study of American consumerism and a pioneer in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

• B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1980 (Phi Beta Kappa)
• M.A., University of Chicago
• Ph.D., University of Chicago

Dr. Calder's research centers on the cultural and economic history of American consumerism, particularly the history of credit, debt, and thrift. His acclaimed 1999 book Financing the American Dream offered a groundbreaking analysis of credit in American life, praised by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He also explores home money management and the psychological dimensions of the 'American debt wish.'

As a leader in educational innovation, Calder developed a 'signature pedagogy' for teaching introductory history courses. His work has transformed history education across the United States and internationally, influencing curricula and pedagogical practices.

His contributions have been recognized through his appointment as a 1999 Carnegie Fellow. He has served as a consultant and speaker for major educational and governmental bodies, including the College Board, the Social Science Research Council, and the Australian Government.

• Carnegie Fellow (1999)

Dr. Calder is a sought-after expert in both historical scholarship and pedagogy. While no formal advisees are listed, his influence extends through his mentorship, speaking engagements, and collaborative work with national and international education organizations. There is no mention of research grants in the provided text.

Though no specific research lab or team is mentioned, his work is collaborative in nature, engaging with broad educational networks and policy initiatives aimed at improving history instruction.