Hanley Funderburk

Henry Hanley Funderburk (born June 19, 1931)[1] was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.[2][3]

Biography

In 1980, Henry Hanley Funderburk became President of Auburn University after Governor Fob James recommended him.[4][5] He was unpopular with the faculty, and resigned in 1983.[4]

From 1984-1998 Funderburk served as president of Eastern Kentucky University.[6]

In 1985, he became the President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[7]

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Auburn library
  3. ^ Auburn Presidents
  4. ^ a b Encyclopedia of Alabama
  5. ^ William V. Muse, Auburn University: An Alabama Treasure and an International Resource, Newcomen Society of the United States, 1998, p. 19
  6. ^ personal reminiscents on EKU's presidents by Fred Engle
  7. ^ John F. Ohles, Shirley M. Ohles, Public Colleges and Universities: (The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions), Greenwood Press, 1986, p. 21 [2]
Academic offices
Preceded by
Harry M. Philpott		 President of Auburn University
1980-1983		 Succeeded by
Wilford S. Bailey