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Director, Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary 1946-1962
President, Old Dominion College 1962-1969
Lewis Warrington Webb could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division.
President, Old Dominion College 1962-1969
Lewis Warrington Webb could be called "the Father of Old Dominion." After serving 10 years as an instructor at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, he was appointed Assistant Director in 1942. He also served as Director of the Defense and War Training Program at the College from 1940-1944. In 1946 Webb was appointed Director of the Norfolk Division.
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President 1969-1976
James L. Bugg succeeded Webb as President in 1969. Dr. Bugg believed his mission was to change Old Dominion from a college to a university, improve the quality of the faculty and integrate the college into the community it served.
James L. Bugg succeeded Webb as President in 1969. Dr. Bugg believed his mission was to change Old Dominion from a college to a university, improve the quality of the faculty and integrate the college into the community it served.
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President 1976-1985
Alfred B. Rollins came to Old Dominion from the University of Vermont. Dr. Rollins' goal as President was to make the University the premier institution of higher education in the Tidewater area.
Alfred B. Rollins came to Old Dominion from the University of Vermont. Dr. Rollins' goal as President was to make the University the premier institution of higher education in the Tidewater area.
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President 1985-1988
Joseph M. Marchello was recruited from the University of Missouri in Rolla, where he served as Chancellor from 1978-1985. During his tenure at Old Dominion, Dr. Marchello made great strides toward the expansion of the University
Joseph M. Marchello was recruited from the University of Missouri in Rolla, where he served as Chancellor from 1978-1985. During his tenure at Old Dominion, Dr. Marchello made great strides toward the expansion of the University
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Interim President 1989-1990
William B. Spong was recruited by the 小黄片视频 Board of Visitors to serve as interim president after the resignation of Joseph Marchello. Dr. Spong was sought after because of his connections and familiarity with Virginia state politics.
William B. Spong was recruited by the 小黄片视频 Board of Visitors to serve as interim president after the resignation of Joseph Marchello. Dr. Spong was sought after because of his connections and familiarity with Virginia state politics.
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President 2001-2008
Roseann Runte became 小黄片视频's seventh president in 2001. Prior to that, she served as President of Victoria University in Toronto since 1994. Throughout her administrative career, Dr. Runte has continued to teach and publish.
Roseann Runte became 小黄片视频's seventh president in 2001. Prior to that, she served as President of Victoria University in Toronto since 1994. Throughout her administrative career, Dr. Runte has continued to teach and publish.
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President 2008-2021
John R. Broderick, 小黄片视频's eighth and longest-serving president, is a constant presence on campus, whether it's to escort a visitor, ride his bike or attend athletic and cultural events. Under his leadership since 2008, Old Dominion has emerged as a research leader in fields from cybersecurity to bioelectrics, where the University is pioneering advances in cancer treatment and cardiac procedures.
John R. Broderick, 小黄片视频's eighth and longest-serving president, is a constant presence on campus, whether it's to escort a visitor, ride his bike or attend athletic and cultural events. Under his leadership since 2008, Old Dominion has emerged as a research leader in fields from cybersecurity to bioelectrics, where the University is pioneering advances in cancer treatment and cardiac procedures.