James Spangler Vinson

Background

Vinson, James Spangler was born on May 17, 1941 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Wilbur S. and Anna M. Vinson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Gettysburg College, 1963; Master of Sciences, University Virginia, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University Virginia, 1967.

Career

Assistant professor physics, MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1967-1971; associate professor physics, U. North Carolina, Asheville, 1971-1978; professor physics, U. North Carolina, 1974-1978; department chairman physics, director academic computing, U. North Carolina, 1974-1978; professor physics, dean College Arts and Sciences, U. Hartford (Connecticut), 1978-1983; vice president academic affairs, Trinity U., San Antonio, 1983-1987; president, U. Evansville, Indiana, since 1987. Computer consultant.

Achievements

• James Spangler Vinson has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Physical Society, World Future Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association for Advancement of Humanities, American Association for Higher Education, American Association Physics Teachers, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Sigma Kappa.

Connections

Married Susan Alexander, April 8, 1967. Children: Suzannah, Elizabeth.

Father:

Wilbur S. Vinson

Mother:

Anna M. Vinson

Spouse:

Susan Alexander

child:

Suzannah Vinson

child:

Elizabeth Vinson