James A. Anderson (academic administrator)

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James A. Anderson
Chancellor and Professor of Psychology Fayetteville State University
In office
2008–2019
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Alma mater Villanova University
Cornell University
ProfessionAcademic administrator

James Alan Anderson was the chancellor of Fayetteville State University (beginning 2008), where he was also a professor of psychology. [1]

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Biography

Anderson was raised in Washington, D.C. He received an undergraduate degree in psychology from Villanova University in 1970 and earned a doctoral degree in psychology from Cornell University in 1980.

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References

  1. "Dr. James A. Anderson Biography from Office of the Chancellor at president's office at Fayetteville State University".