Background
Williams, Jo Watts Daughter of James Cyrus and Blanche (Rogers) Watts.
Williams, Jo Watts Daughter of James Cyrus and Blanche (Rogers) Watts.
Bachelor of Science, Elon College, 1955; Masters, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1971; Doctor of Education, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1973.
Secretary to president, Elon College, 1951-1955;
teacher girted and talented students, Western Carolina U., 1968-1969;
teacher, Alamance County Schools, 1955-1956;
teacher, Concord City Schools, 1957-1963;
teacher, Burlington city Schools, 1963-1969;
teaching fellow, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1972-1973;
from instructor to professor psychology and education, Elon College, 1969-1977;
associate dean academic affairs, director learning resource center, Elon College, 1977-1979;
vice president for development, Elon College, since 1979. Board directors Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, Habitat for Humanity. Board of trustees Almance Health Superior vena cava syndrome, strategic planning committee, building committee, since 1980.
Steering committee member Women Adminstrs. in North Carolina Higher Education, since 1978.
Advisory board Salvation Army, 1983-1992, terrace campaign committee chairman, 1987. Active United Way, colonel, 1976, magazine, 1975. Board advisers Burlington Boysand Girls Club, 1985-1990, chairman, 1987.
Steering committee Orange Presbytery Capital Campaign, 1984. Ruling elder Presbyterian Church, 1983. Member Delta Kappa Gamma, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married William Leaford Williams, Junior, June 13, 1948. Children: William Leaford III, Randall Watts.
