Leo F. Cain (d. 2001) was born in Chico, Calif. and received his bachelor's degree at Chico State University. His master's and doctoral degrees were achieved at Stanford University. His career began by teaching at public schools, after which he served in the Navy during World War II. During his post-military service, he became a faculty member at the University of Maryland and the University of Oklahoma. Afterwards, he became a faculty member of San Francisco State University (SFSU). At SFSU, he began as professor, then became dean and eventually vice president, establishing the school's internationally recognized department of special education. In 1962, Cain was appointed as the founding president of California State University, Dominguez Hills. In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson named him to a 3-year term on Johnson's Committee on Mental Retardation. Cain also served as president of the Council for Exceptional Children and received its national award. After his CSUDH retirement in 1976, Cain returned to SFSU to head its special education doctoral program for 10 years.
From the description of CSUDH President's Office - Cain (Leo F.) Papers 1962-1976 (California State University, Dominguez Hills). WorldCat record id: 682912002
