James L. Edwards | |
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President Anderson University | |
Term | July 1, 1990 –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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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.
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".
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Preceded by Dr. Robert Nicholson |
President of Anderson University 2008 — present |
Incumbent |
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