Jerry B. Farley (born September 20, 1946) is a retired American academic administrator and educator serving as the 16th president of Washburn University from 1997 to 2022. Since graduating college in 1968, Farley has served in various administrative positions at the University of Oklahoma ("OU" or "Oklahoma") and Oklahoma State University–Stillwater ("Oklahoma State").[1]
Jerry Farley | |
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| 16th President of Washburn University | |
| In office July 1, 1997 – September 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh L. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Marshall Meek (interim) |
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| Born | September 20, 1946 Tipton, Oklahoma |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Residence | Topeka, Kansas |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Profession | Academic administrator |
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Early life and education
editFarley was born in Tipton, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1968 with a bachelor of science in finance and accounting. In 1972, Farley received his master's degree in 1977, and his doctorate in 1986.[2]
Career
editAfter graduating from OU, Farley began his nearly thirty-year career at OU as a controller.[3] In 1981, Farley became OU's associate vice president for administration before leaving for Oklahoma State to become Vice President for Business & Administration in 1986. Between 1989 and 1997, Farley served in two vice president roles at the OU.[4]
Washburn University
editOn July 1, 1997, Farley began his new position as Washburn University's 16th president.[5] Since his first year in 1997, Farley has led Washburn to the construction of more than 10 new buildings,[6] including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Laboratory that was completed in 2015,[7] and acquired the Washburn Institute of Technology from Topeka Public Schools in 2008.[8] Besides the construction or acquiring schools, Farley has seen enrollment increase since 1997.[9] He also saw the women's basketball team win the 2005 NCAA Division II Championship.[10]
Farley is mostly known around the state of Kansas for his bowtie.[11]
Farley retired September 30, 2022, taking on the status of president emeritus.[12]
References
edit- ^ Jim Killackey (February 2, 1997). "OU Administrator Selected Farley to Head Washburn University in Kansas". News OK. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Leadership, executives and board – meet our leadership team". Westarenergy.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "In-Depth : Powerful People". CJOnline.com. December 27, 2000. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "OK Higher Education Heritage Society". Ohehs.org. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "News Archives". CJOnline.com. July 1, 1997. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Washburn and Farley, 15 years of progress". Washburn.edu. July 1, 1997. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "KBI Forensic Laboratory Opens on Washburn University Campus | Washburn Online Newsroom". Newsroom.washburn.edu. November 2, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kaw Area Tech Merges With Washburn University". Wibw.com. June 27, 2008. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Dean, Rick (July 1, 2012). "Farley's 15th: Changing the face of WU's campus". CJOnline.com. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association - Hall of Fame". Themiaa.com. April 5, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Washburn University President Jerry Farley Celebrates A Major Milestone". Wibw.com. June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Grabauskas, Bryan; Brunner, Melissa (August 15, 2022). "Washburn University President Dr. Farley to receive pay bump, statue upon retirement". Retrieved October 7, 2022.