James Jefferson Bennett

Background

Bennett, James Jefferson was born on June 8, 1920 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Son of James H. and Amelia (Brownfield) Bennett.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1941. Juris Doctor, University Alabama, 1948. Doctor of Laws, University Alabama, 1966.

Doctor of Divinity, General Theological Seminary, 1974.

Career

Practice in, Fairhope, 1948-1950; assistant professor of law, University Alabama, 1950-1952; associate professor, assistant dean, U. Alabama, 1952-1954; professor, U. Alabama, 1953-1968; assistant to president for development, U. Alabama, 1954-1956; administrative assistant to president, U. Alabama, 1956-1960; administrative vice president, U. Alabama, 1960-1968; provost, U. Alabama, 1968; assistant administrator for legislation public policy, Health Services and Mental Health Administration, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1968-1969; executive director, Health Education Authority of Louisiana, New Orleans, 1969-1971; president, vice chancellor, University of South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1971-1977; educational consultant, 1977-1978; distinguished scholar in residence, associate director, Center for Public Law and Service, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1978-1981; acting assistant to chancellor for academic program development, U. Alabama System, University, 1981-1984; higher education consultant, since 1984. Chairman regional advisory group Tennessee Mid-South Regional Medical Program. Chairman Tennessee Rhodes Scholar Selection Committee, 1974-1977.

Chairman of the Board Association Episcopal Colls., 1975-1976. Member Executive Committee Tennessee Indiana Colls. Fund; member executive council Commision on Colls., Southern Association Colleges Schools.

Distinguished visiting professor law U. Mississippi, 1978.

Achievements

• James Jefferson Bennett has been listed as a noteworthy higher education consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to major United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Farrah Order Jurisprudence, Sigma Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: University (Tuscaloosa).

Connections

Married Christine Thaxton, October 21, 1942. 1 son, James Jefferson.

Father:

James H. Bennett

Mother:

Amelia (Brownfield) Bennett

Spouse:

Christine Thaxton