Background
Mathias,, William Jefferson was born on October 6, 1938 in Atlanta. Son of William J. Senior and Jeanette (Hardman) Mathias.
Mathias,, William Jefferson was born on October 6, 1938 in Atlanta. Son of William J. Senior and Jeanette (Hardman) Mathias.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Georgia, 1960. Master of Science, University Georgia, 1966. Doctor of Education, University Georgia, 1969.
Director traffic and security University Georgia, Athens, 1960—1964. Police training coordinator Institute Government, 1966—1967. Assistant dean College Urban & Public Affairs, Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1967—1975.
Professor criminal justice, dean College Criminal Justice University South Carolina, Columbia, since 1975. Member commission Criminology Criminal Justice Education Standards, Chicago, 1977—1981. Consultant in field.
Member of Georgia Association Criminal Justice Educators (founder, president 1967-1968, vice president 1970-1971, member various committees, Educator of Year 1979), Southern Association Criminal Justice Educators (founder, president 1972-1973), American Society Criminology, Academy Criminal Justice Science (president 1973-1974, secretary-treasurer 1970-1972, member various committees).
Married Elizabeth Fisher, May 25, 1981. Children: Paige Elizabeth, William J.