James L. Edwards

James L. Edwards
President Anderson University
Term July 1, 1990 (1990-07-01) Present
Alma mater Anderson University
Ohio State University

Dr. James L. Edwards, Ph.D, is the current president of the Anderson University, a position he has held since July 1, 1990, and the President of the Anderson School of Theology.[1]

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Biography

Education

Dr. Edwards completed his bachelor's and master's degree from Anderson University and the Anderson University School of Theology. In 1987, he went on to receive his Doctor of Theology in Educational Policy and Leadership from Ohio State University. His dissertation was titled Connections: Things That Matter to Teachers in Small Colleges. While completing his doctoral studies, he received the Earl W. Anderson Award for Research in Higher Education from Ohio State’s College of Education.

President of Anderson University

Dr. Edwards became president of Anderson University on July 1, 1990. He is the fourth president in the university's history and also presides over the Anderson University School of Theology.[1] President Edwards is commonly and popularly referred to as "P. Eddy" by the Anderson University students. This is from the abbreviation of the word "President" and the shortening of the name "Edwards".

References

  1. ^ a b "Office of the President". Anderson University. http://www.anderson.edu/president/index.html. Retrieved 2008-10-09. 
Academic offices
Preceded by
Dr. Robert Nicholson
President of
Anderson University

2008 — present
Incumbent