Robert G. Bottoms | |
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18thPresident of DePauw University | |
In office October 16, 1986 –June 30, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Richard Franklin Rosser |
Succeeded by | Brian Casey |
Personal details | |
Spouse | 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]
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]
Dr. Bottoms is married to Gwen Vickers Bottoms;they have two children and four grandchildren. [1]
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