Andrew Thomas Ford

Background

Ford, Andrew Thomas was born on May 22, 1944 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Francis Lawler and Eleanor (Vahey) Ford.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Seton Hall U., 1966; Master of Arts, University WIs., 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1971.

Career

Assistant professor of history, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey, 1971-1972; assistant to vice president for academic affairs, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey, 1972-1974; acting director, National Materials Development Center for French and Portuquese, Bedford, N.H., 1976-1977; academic programs coordinator, N.H. College and University Council, Manchester, 1975-1978; vice president academic affairs, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1978-1981; dean, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1981-1993; provost, Allegheny College, Meadville, 1983-1993; president, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, since 1993. Member of advisory board Marine Bank, 1987-1993. Founding member Commonwealth Partnership.

Achievements

• Andrew Thomas Ford has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Visiting Nurse Association, Providence, 1979-1981, Allegheny Summer Music Festival, Meadville, 1981-1989, Meadville Medical Center, 1985-1987. Board incorporators Spencer Hospital, 1981-1985. Member National Committee on United States-China Rels., since 1986.

Connections

Married Anne M. Monahan, July 2,1966. 1 daughter, Lauren Elizabeth.

Father:

Francis Lawler Ford

Mother:

Eleanor (Vahey) Ford

Spouse:

Anne M. Monahan