Wilford S. Bailey

Wilford S. Bailey (March 2, 1921 – October 7, 2000)^[1] was the President of Auburn University from 1983 to 1984.^[2][3]

Biography

Wilford S. Bailey was a Professor at Auburn University.^[4] In 1965, he was the Vice-President of the American Society of Parasitologists.^[5] He was the President of Auburn University from 1983 to 1984.^[2] From 1987 to 1988, he served as the President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.^[6] He was also a member of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.^[7] In 1984, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association^[8] He was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity.^[3] He was also the President of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and the first secretary of the World Association of Veterinary Parasitologists.^[3]

Bibliography

• Athletics and Academe: An Anatomy of Abuses and a Prescription for Reform (co-written with Taylor D. Littleton, 1991)

References

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