Robert G. Bottoms

Robert G. Bottoms
18th President of DePauw University
In office
October 16, 1986  June 30, 2008
Preceded by Richard Franklin Rosser
Succeeded by Brian Casey
Personal details
Spouse(s) Gwen Vickers Bottoms
Alma mater B.A. Birmingham-Southern College 1966
B.D. Emory University 1969
D.Min. Vanderbilt University 1972

Robert G. Bottoms was President of DePauw University from 1986 to June 30, 2008;[1] he retired with $1.2 million in compensation, with total compensation in retirement totaling $2.3 million.[2] He became president emeritus of the university and head of the new Janet Prindle Center for Ethics, serving until January 1, 2010.[3] During Bottoms' presidency, enrollment at DePauw increased, as did its standing in national college and university rankings. The university endowment increased from $83.2 million to $521.9 million during his presidency.[1]

Education

Dr. Bottoms earned a bachelor's degree at Birmingham-Southern College, a bachelor of divinity degree at Emory University, and a PhD at Vanderbilt University.[1]

Personal life

Dr. Bottoms is married to Gwen Vickers Bottoms; they have two children and two grandchildren.[1]

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