William E. Gardner Jr.

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Dr. William E. Gardner Jr.
President Savannah State College
Term 1989 – 1991
Predecessor Wendell G. Rayburn
Successor John T. Wolfe Jr.
Born
Died 1991
Tybee Island, Georgia
Profession educator

Dr. William E. Gardner served as president of Savannah State College from 1989 until 1991. [1]

Contents

[edit] Biography

[edit] Education

[edit] Early career

[edit] President

Dr. Gardner was the ninth president of Savannah State College. [1] His tenure as president saw unprecedented enrollment growth (13 percent) for the college and he successfully led the College to SACS accreditation. Additionally, he developed a plan to reestablish a teacher certification program at the college. [2]


[1] He also established the $2.7 million Advanced Water Technology Institute and oversaw improvements to the physical plant and a $3 million addition to the student center. [1][2]

During his tenure as president the college held the Centennial Celebration of Savannah State and the Adams Hall was restored and opened as the college’s archives facility. [1] The Hill Hall Restoration Project was also established to provide $1.5 million external funding for the restoration of the historic campus building. [2]

Dr. Gardner was also responsible for the replica of the U.S. Navy "Blue Angels" demonstration flying team jet flown by Donnie Cochran, being placed in front of the McGlockton NROTC Building. [1]

[edit] Death

Dr. William E. Gardner, Jr. died in office in 1991. He was succeeded by Dr. Annette K. Brock. [1]

[edit] Legacy

The William E. Gardner Jr. Hall was named in honor and recogniztion of his published vision for Savannah State College and his immense popularity with the students. [2]

[edit] Suggested Reading

  • Hall, Clyde W (1991). One Hundred Years of Educating at Savannah State College, 1890-1990. East Peoria, Ill.: Versa Press.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g SSU - Where Savannah Meets the Sea.... Retrieved on 2008-08-31.
  2. ^ a b c d William E. Gardner, Jr., Hall. Retrieved on 2008-09-13.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Wendell G. Rayburn		 President of
Savannah State College
1989 — 1991		 Succeeded by
John T. Wolfe Jr.
v • d • e
Savannah State University Presidents
Wright • Wiley • Hubert • Colston • Payne • Jordan • Jackson • Rayburn • Gardner • Wolfe • Brown • Yarbrough
Acting Presidents: Meyers • Hall • Bolden • Brock • Scott


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