Background
Davies, Gordon K. was born on August 8, 1938 in New York City.
Davies, Gordon K. was born on August 8, 1938 in New York City.
Bachelor in English, Yale University, 1959. Master of Arts in Philosophy of Religion, Yale University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1967.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Averett College, 1988. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bridgewater College, 1989. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Mary Washington College, 1993.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Shenandoah University, 1995.
Director, Harvard-Yale-Columbia Intensive Summer Studies Program, 1969-1971; dean academic development, Richard Stockton State College, New Jersey, 1971-1973; associate director, State Council Higher Education Virginia, Richmond, 1973-1977; director, State Council Higher Education Virginia, Richmond, since 1977.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1959-1961. Member Commission University 21st Century, State Higher Education Executive Officers, Southern Regional Education Board.
Married Elizabeth Brinson. Children: Sarah, Benjamin, Valerie, Oscar.