William M. Anderson Jr.
William M. Anderson Jr. | |
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Born | January 15, 1942 |
Education | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Occupation | Education Administrator |
Known for | Former President of University of Mary Washington |
William M. Anderson Jr., born January 15, 1942, is an American academic and education administrator. He is best known as the President of the University of Mary Washington, serving from 1983 to 2006.[1]
Education
Anderson received a Bachelor of Science degree from
Career
Anderson began working in higher education in 1967, serving as the Virginia State Council of Higher Education's coordinator of academic programs and enrollment research and later working as the West Virginia Board of Regents' director of research and planning.
Anderson began his time at Mary Washington College in 1976 after being appointed
He oversaw over $120 million in university capital improvements during his time as president, including a new campus center, library, science center, the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, the Ridderhof Martin Gallery, an improved campus walk, an apartment complex, and four new residence halls. His fundraising for these projects resulted in the obtainment of the largest endowment the university had ever received.[3] His spearheading of a graduate program ultimately led to Mary Washington gaining university status in 2004.[citation needed]
In February 2005, Anderson announced his plan to retire following the end of the 2005-2006 academic year.[4]
Recognition
In 2011, the University of Mary Washington's convocation center was named in his honor.[5]
References
- ^ "A Guide to the William M. Anderson, Jr. Records, 1974-2006". ead.lib.virginia.edu. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ "William M. Anderson, Jr. (1983-2006) | Office of the President". Office of the President. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ "Anderson Center | Historic Buildings of the University of Mary Washington". buildings.umwblogs.org. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ "University of Mary Washington Today, 2005 (Summer)". archive.org. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ "William M. Anderson Center Opens". The Blue & Gray Press. Retrieved 2016-02-24.