James Fisher (president)

James Fisher

Born	(1931-06-02) June 2, 1931 Illinois
Occupation	President, Towson University

James Lee Fisher (born June 2, 1931) was the ninth president of Towson State University (now Towson University).

Fisher was born and educated in Illinois. He came to Towson with considerable experience at various levels of university administration. Dr. Fisher was a fairly active president and left a significant imprint on the university.

Accomplishments

Among his accomplishments were the creation of 4 vice-presidential positions, establishment of 5 academic deans, founding of the Academic Council as a legislative and advisory body of faculty and students, creation of the Office of Institutional Development, addition of a winter session, expanded graduate and continuing education programs and new programs in nursing, occupational therapy and business. During his tenure, 13 new buildings were constructed and the enrollment nearly doubled from 5,727 to 10,762. Towson underwent another name change in 1976 to Towson State University. Dr. Fisher's departure in 1978 signaled the end to one of the greatest periods of development and expansion in TU's history.

External links

Presidential Biographies - Towson Archives

Towson University presidents

Principals	Newell (1866–1890) Prettyman (1890–1905) Ward (1905–1909) Richmond (1909–1917) West (1917–1920) Tall (1920–1934)

Presidents	Tall (1934–1938) Wiedefeld (1938–1947) Hawkins (1947–1969) Fisher (1969–1978) Smith (1979–2001) Perkins (2001–2002) Caret (2003–2011) Loescheke (2012–2014) * Schatzel (2016– )

Italics denotes incoming president The leader of Towson University was known as the "Principal" until 1938.

Towson University

Academics	Schools College of Business and Economics College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Honors College College of Graduate Studies and Research Achievements Points of Pride

Athletics	Colonial Athletic Association Towson Tigers Doc (Mascot) Fight Song Rivalries Loyola College University of Vermont University of Delaware Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, College Park Current facilities Johnny Unitas Stadium SECU Arena Towson Center John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex Burdick Pool Past facilities Minnegan Stadium

Grounds	Campus landmarks and locations "The Beach" Burdick Field Newell Field The Tiger Statue Glen Bridge TowsonTown Bridge

Student life	Grub Street The Towerlight WMJF-LP WTMD XTSR

People	Alumni Presidents

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 72076243 LCCN: n2001087203 ISNI: 0000 0000 6678 6166 GND: 113618239 SUDOC: 083314369

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