Robert Arthur Nicholson

Background

Nicholson, Robert Arthur was born on October 13, 1923 in Pepin, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Arthur W. and Ethel (Weeden) Nicholson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Anderson University, Indiana, 1944. Master of Arts, New York University, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1953.

Career

With, Anderson U., 1945-1990; successively instructor, assistant professor, associate professor music, department chairman, assistant to dean, Anderson U., 1945-1958; dean, Anderson U., 1958-1983; vice president, Anderson U., 1964-1983; president, Anderson U., 1983-1990; president emeritus, Anderson U., since 1990.

Achievements

• Robert Arthur Nicholson has been listed as a noteworthy college president by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Handbook to Hymnal of the Church of God

Membership

Interim Chief Executive Officer Church of God Ministries, Inc., 1998, consultant, 1997-1999. Interim executive pastor, Park Place Church of God, 1995. Interim minister of music, 1999-2002.

Member public board Church of God, 1955-1980, chairman commission higher education, 1963-1970, 83-86, vice chairman, 1970-1983, consultant, 1990-1996. Consultant Warner Pacific College, Oregon, 1990-1998, N.Ind. United Methodist Foundation, Inc., 1992-1995, Anderson Public Library., 1994-1995, United Faith Housing Corporation, 1994, Hopewell Center, 1996, Alexandria Community Center, Inc., 1997, Family Network Agency, Inc., 1997-2000, Wilson Boys and Girls Club, 1997, Community Foundation Grant County, 1998, United Way Anderson and Madison County, Indiana, 1998, 2000, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1998, 2001, Christian Center, 2001.

Board directors Anderson Symphony Orchestra, 1974-1987, 93-94, United Way Madison County, 1985-1989, 91-94, Minnetrista Cultural Foundation, 1988-2002. Board directors, vice president Anderson International, 1990-1993. Board directors Community Hospital Madison County, 1986-1995, vice chairman, 1988-1994, interim president, Chief Executive Officer, 1991.

Member Madison County Comty. Foundation, Inc., 1991-2003, president, 1991-1998. Member Associated Colleges of Indiana, Indiana Colleges and Universities of Indiana (chairman 1988-1989), Anderson Area Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1985-1990, vice chairman and chairman elect 1988, chairman 1989).

Connections

Married Dorothy Nelis, June 17, 1944. Children: Paul, Gary.

Father:

Arthur W. Nicholson

Mother:

Ethel (Weeden) Nicholson

Spouse:

Dorothy Nelis

child:

Paul Nicholson

child:

Gary Nicholson