James Fisher (president)

James Fisher

Born	June 2, 1931 (1931-06-02) (age 80) Illinois
Occupation	President, Towson University

James Lee Fisher (born June 2, 1931) was the ninth president of Towson State University (now Towson University).

Fisher was born and educated in Illinois. He came to Towson with considerable experience at various levels of university administration. Dr. Fisher was a fairly active president and left a significant imprint on the university.

Accomplishments

Among his accomplishments were the creation of 4 vice-presidential positions, establishment of 5 academic deans, founding of the Academic Council as a legislative and advisory body of faculty and students, creation of the Office of Institutional Development, addition of a winter session, expanded graduate and continuing education programs and new programs in nursing, occupational therapy and business. During his tenure, 13 new buildings were constructed and the enrollment nearly doubled from 5,727 to 10,762. Towson underwent another name change in 1976 to Towson State University. Dr. Fisher's departure in 1978 signaled the end to one the greatest periods of development and expansion in TU's history.

External links

Presidential Biographies - Towson Archives

Preceded by Earle Hawkins	Towson University president 1969-1978	Succeeded by Hoke L. Smith

Towson University

Academics	Schools: College of Business and Economics • College of Education • College of Fine Arts and Communication • College of Health Professions • College of Liberal Arts • Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics • Honors College • College of Graduate Studies and Research Achievements: Points of Pride

Athletics	Colonial Athletic Association • Towson Tigers • Doc (Mascot) • Fight Song Rivalries: Loyola College • University of Vermont • University of Delaware • Johns Hopkins University • University of Maryland, College Park Current Facilities: Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson Center • John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex • Burdick Pool Past Facilities: Minnegan Stadium

Grounds	Campus landmarks and locations: "The Beach" • Burdick Field • Newell Field • The Tiger Statue • Glen Bridge • TowsonTown Bridge

Student life	Grub Street • The Towerlight • WMJF-LP • WTMD • XTSR

People	Alumni • Presidents McFadden Alexander Newell • E. Barrett Prettyman • George W. Ward • Sarah E. Richmond • Henry S. West • Lida Lee Tall • Mary Theresa Wiedefeld • Earle T. Hawkins • James Fisher • Hoke L. Smith • Mark L. Perkins • Robert L. Caret

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Name	Fisher, James
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Date of birth	June 2, 1931
Place of birth	Illinois
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