Background
Williams, James Orrin was born on January 8, 1937 in New Orleans.
educator university administrator
Williams, James Orrin was born on January 8, 1937 in New Orleans.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn U., 1960; Master of Education, Auburn U., 1963; Doctor of Education, Auburn U., 1967; postgraduate, Teachers College, Columbia University, summer 1964.
Teacher social science, coach, Columbus High School Georgia, 1960-1961; teacher, coach, Eufaula High School Alabama, 1961-1963; principal, Troy Junior High School, 1963-1965; graduate assistant School Education, Auburn U., 1965-1966; interim director field service, Auburn U., 1966-1967; assistant professor education administration, U. Florida, 1967-1968; assistant professor, Columbus College, 1968-1969; associate professor, chairman division, Auburn U., Montgomery, 1969-1973; vice chancellor academic affairs, Auburn U., Montgomery, 1973-1980; chancellor, Auburn U., Montgomery, 1980-1993; vice president, University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast campus, Long Beach, since 1993.
Member American Association State Colleges Universities, American Association College Teacher Education, Association Teacher Education, Southern Regional Council Education Administration, Phi Delta Kappa (vice president 1965), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married, 1956; 3 children.