Background
Davis, Josephine Dunbar was born on December 18, 1942 in Waycross, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Simon Otis and Josephine Elizabeth (Bellamy) Dunbar.
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Josephine Dunbar Davis, American University president Named Outstanding Educator in Southwest Georgia, State Georgia, 1983, Woman of Year, Albany Citizens Group, 1987; recipient Presidential award Flint River Girl Scout county, Albany, 1984; Merrill travel and study abroad fellow, 1965; fellow National Science Foundation, 1970, Ednl. Development Professional Act, 1971; Kellogg Foundation Group VIII fellow, 1987-1990.
Education
Bachelor in Mathematics magna cum laude, Spelman College, Atlanta, 1964; Master of Science in Mathematics, Notre Dame U., South Bend, Indiana, 1970; Doctor of Education in Mathematics, Rutgers University, 1973.
Career
Teacher mathematics high school, Dougherty County School System, Albany, Georgia, 1960-1966; teacher mathematics, Albany State College, 1970-1978, 85-89; dean Graduate School, Albany State College, 1978-1984, 85-89; academic vice president, St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University, 1989-1991; acting president, St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University, 1990; president, York College, Jamaica, New York, since 1991. Consultant math National Science Foundation, Air Force Studies Board.
Achievements
Membership
President Albany chapter The Links, Inc. Organizer Albany Beautillion Presentation, Albany chapter Jack and Jill, Inc. President Flint River Girl Scout Council, Albany.
Board directors Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Queens Council on Arts, Jamaica Arts Center. Member American Association Higher Education (treasurer black caucus since 1994, chairperson woman's caucus), American Association State Colleges United States (international committee).
Connections
Married Gordon Nathaniel Davis, August 28, 1965. Children: Josette, Monique, Rodney.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Educator in Southwest Georgia, State Georgia, 1983, Woman of Year, Albany Citizens Group, 1987. Recipient Presidential award Flint River Girl Scout county, Albany, 1984. Merrill travel and study abroad fellow, 1965. Fellow National Science Foundation, 1970, Ednl. Development Professional Act, 1971. Kellogg Foundation Group VIII fellow, 1987-1990.Named Outstanding Educator in Southwest Georgia, State Georgia, 1983, Woman of Year, Albany Citizens Group, 1987. Recipient Presidential award Flint River Girl Scout county, Albany, 1984. Merrill travel and study abroad fellow, 1965.
Fellow National Science Foundation, 1970, Ednl. Development Professional Act, 1971. Kellogg Foundation Group VIII fellow, 1987-1990.