James A. Anderson (academic administrator)

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James A. Anderson
Chancellor and Professor of Psychology Fayetteville State University
In office
2008–2019
Personal details
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". Archived from the original on December 20, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2015.