Jerry Farley

Jerry B. Farley (born September 20, 1946) is an American academic administrator serving as the 16th president of Washburn University. Since graduating college in 1968, Farley has served in various administrative positions at the University of Oklahoma ("OU" or "Oklahoma") and Oklahoma State University–Stillwater ("Oklahoma State").[1]

Jerry Farley
16th President of Washburn University
Assumed office
July 1, 1997
Preceded byHugh L. Thompson
Personal details
Born (1946-09-20) September 20, 1946
Tipton, Oklahoma
Spouse(s)Susan
ResidenceTopeka, Kansas
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma (BS, MS, PhD)
ProfessionAcademic administratior
Signature
WebsiteOffice of the President

Early life and education

Farley was born in Tipton, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1968 with a bachelor of science in finance and accounting. In 1972, Farley received his master's degree in 1977, and his doctorate in 1986.[2]

Career

After graduating from OU, Farley began his nearly thirty-year career at OU as a controller.[3] In 1981, Farley became OU's associate vice president for administration before leaving for Oklahoma State in a similar position in 1986. Between 1989 and 1997, Farley served in two vice president roles at the OU.[4]

Washburn University

On July 1, 1997, Farley began his new position as Washburn University's 16th president.[5] Since his first year in 1997, Farley has led Washburn to the construction of more than 10 new buildings,[6] including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Laboratory that was completed in 2015,[7] and acquired the Washburn Institute of Technology from Topeka Public Schools in 2008.[8] Besides the construction or acquiring schools, Farley has seen enrollment increase since 1997.[9] He also saw the women's basketball team win the 2005 NCAA Division II Championship.[10]

Farley is mostly known around the state of Kansas for his bowtie.[11]

References
  1. Jim Killackey (1997-02-02). "OU Administrator Selected Farley to Head Washburn University in Kansas". News OK. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  2. "Leadership, executives and board – meet our leadership team". Westarenergy.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  3. "In-Depth : Powerful People". CJOnline.com. 2000-12-27. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  4. "OK Higher Education Heritage Society". Ohehs.org. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  5. "News Archives". CJOnline.com. 1997-07-01. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  6. "Washburn and Farley, 15 years of progress". Washburn.edu. 1997-07-01. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  7. "KBI Forensic Laboratory Opens on Washburn University Campus | Washburn Online Newsroom". Newsroom.washburn.edu. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  8. "Kaw Area Tech Merges With Washburn University". Wibw.com. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  9. Dean, Rick (2012-07-01). "Farley's 15th: Changing the face of WU's campus". CJOnline.com. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  10. "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association - Hall of Fame". Themiaa.com. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  11. "Washburn University President Jerry Farley Celebrates A Major Milestone". Wibw.com. 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
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