Timothy P. White

Timothy P. White
Eighth Chancellor
University of California, Riverside
Term May, 2008 – Present
Predecessor Robert D. Grey (acting)
Born 9 July 1949(1949-07-09)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alma mater UC Berkeley
Fresno State University
Cal State Hayward
Diablo Valley College
Institutions University of Michigan
Oregon State University
University of Idaho
UC Riverside
Residence Riverside, California
Profession Kinesiologist, administrator
Spouse Dr. Karen White

Timothy P. White is the eighth chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. He was appointed in May 2008 and he started work in mid-July 2008.[1] He was inaugurated on March 17, 2009.[2]

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Academic Background

White's academic background is in physiology, kinesiology and human biodynamics with an emphasis on work in muscle plasticity, injury and aging.[3]

He is a first-generation college student and has attended all the branches of California's public higher education system. He began his college career at Diablo Valley Community College,[4] then earned his B.A. from Fresno State University and his master's degree from Cal State Hayward. He then earned his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley.

After earning his Ph.D., White spent two years as a post-doctoral scholar in physiology at the University of Michigan before starting his academic career at Ann Arbor.[5]

Prior Administrative Positions

White was named the University of Idaho's 16th president in August 2004. White’s leadership entailed reinvesting resources in support of five key academic priorities: science and technology, liberal arts and sciences, entrepreneurial innovation, the environment, and sustainable design and lifestyle.[6]

He previously served at Oregon State University as provost and executive vice president, with an interim appointment as president.[7]

He held positions as professor and chair of the Department of Human Biodynamics at UC Berkeley, and as professor and chair of the Department of Movement Science and research scientist in the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Michigan.

Personal

Timothy White was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His parents immigrated to Canada and then to California when he was young. He was the first in his family to go to college.[8] In May 2011 he appeared on the CBS show Undercover Boss.

Awards and Honors

Partial list of awards and honors [9]

References

  1. ^ ^ University of California (15 May 2008). "Timothy P. White Named UC Riverside Chancellor". Press release. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  2. ^ http://www.pe.com/localnews/highereducation/stories/PE_News_Local_S_inauguration18.2d3405e.html
  3. ^ http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/17839
  4. ^ http://www.dvc.edu/news/newsmakersTimothyWhite20080905.htm
  5. ^ http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/17839
  6. ^ http://www.uidaho.edu/whitepresarchive
  7. ^ http://www.ous.edu/news_and_information/news/112202.htm
  8. ^ http://inauguration.ucr.edu/whiteremarks.html
  9. ^ http://chancellor.ucr.edu/about/cv.html