William harvey hampton university
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Dr. William R. Harvey,
Dr. William R. Harvey served as the 12th President of Hampton University. A native of Brewton, Alabama, he is a graduate of Southern Normal High School, Talladega College and Virginia State University. He earned his doctorate in College Administration from Harvard University in Before coming to Hampton over four decades ago, he held administrative posts at Harvard, Fisk, and Tuskegee universities.
As President of Hampton University, Dr. Harvey introduced innovations that solidified Hampton’s stellar position among the nation’s colleges and universities. His innovative leadership was reflected in the growth and quality of the University’s student population, academic programs, physical facilities, and financial base. His outstanding leadership skills were exemplified by the appointment of seventeen former Hampton University administrators to CEO positions at other institutions during his tenure.
During Dr. Harvey’s presidency, student enrollment has increased from approximately 2, to a high of approximately 6, Ninety-two new academic programs have been introduced including doctorates in physics, pharmacy, nursing, atmospheric and planetary science, physical therapy, educational management, and business administration. During that time, 29 new
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Harvey, William R.
Dr. William r. Harvey was born on January 29, in Brewton, Alabama to Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Harvey. He attended the Southern Normal School, Brewton Alabama (grade ) where he was a member of the honor society, basketball and football teams, choir, and business manager for the school newspaper. He received his B.A. degree from Talladega College (), having majored in history. He was the first president of the State-wide Civil Rights Organization. His extra-curricula activities included participation in the Little Theatre, Debating Team, college Council and Basketball Team (). From he attend Virginia State College where he earned an A.M. degree, with a major in United States history and a minor in educational administration. While at Harvard University, he was a doctoral candidate in the Administrative Careers Program with emphasis being placed on administration of higher education. He was a member of the Faculty Committee on Academic Policy, elected to the Student Cabinet, Board of Directors of Phi-Delta-Kappa, and chairman of the Colloquium Board. In Dr. Harvey received a certificate of Advanced Study in Administration and in became doctor of education in administration of higher education. From he was vice-president for administrative services at Tuskegee Instit
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Dr. William R. Harvey: Close Of Require Era
By Reginald Stuart
Richmond Laidback Press
Special finish off the Newfound Journal leading Guide
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