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Wilford S. Bailey

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Wilford S. Bailey (March 2, 1921 – October 7, 2000)[1] was the President of Auburn University from 1983 to 1984.[2][3]

Biography

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Wilford S. Bailey was a professor at Auburn University.[4] In 1965, he was the vice-president of the American Society of Parasitologists.[5] He was the President of Auburn University from 1983 to 1984.[2] From 1987 to 1988, he served as the President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.[6] He was also a member of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.[7] In 1984, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association[8] He was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity.[3] He was also the President of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and the first secretary of the World Association of Veterinary Parasitologists.[3]

Bibliography

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  • Athletics and Academe: An Anatomy of Abuses and a Prescription for Reform (co-written with Taylor D. Littleton, 1991)

References

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  1. ^ "Dr Wilford Sherrill Bailey (1921-2000) - Find A". Find a Grave.
  2. ^ a b Auburn library
  3. ^ a b c Alpha Phi Omega rush questions
  4. ^ "Encyclopedia of Alabama". Archived from the original on 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  5. ^ Past officers
  6. ^ NCAA
  7. ^ Alabama Commission on Higher Education
  8. ^ Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Auburn University
1983–1984
Succeeded by