Robert G. Bottoms
Robert G. Bottoms | |
|---|---|
| 18th President 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]
Education
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]
Personal life
Dr. Bottoms is married to Gwen Vickers Bottoms; they have two children and four grandchildren.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Robert G. Bottoms, DePauw's President Since 1986, Announces Retirement Plans". DePauw University. April 19, 2007. Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ Maddocks, Andrew (September 25, 2009). "Bottoms retires with $1.2 million in compensation: Total compensation for former president in retirement will total $2.3 million". The DePauw. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ "Janet Prindle Center for Ethics". Archived from the original on June 11, 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2010.