Winter 2010 - Carson-Newman College

D. Harley FiteServed: 1948-1968(1902-2003)Known as “The Great Builderof Carson-Newman,” Dr. Fite isresponsible for the constructionof more than 20 buildings duringhis tenure as president. Duringhis term Carson-Newmancelebrates 100 years of highereducation. Fite also overseessignificant academic andcurriculum development. Underhis leadership, the institutiondoubles its enrollment,creates 26 new programs, andadds eight majors. Carson-Newman celebrates nationalchampionships in both debateand baseball in 1965.John A. FincherServed: 1968-1977(1911-2002)Dr. Fincher’s term sees thecompletion of Stephens-BurnettLibrary. He also orchestratesthe construction of DoughertyScience Center. In 1974, the Collegeexperiences a numbing déjà-vuas Henderson Hall burns to theground. Two years later, HendersonHumanities Building is built on thesame location.xJ. Cordell MaddoxServed: 1977-2000(1931- )The College’s 20th president,Dr. Maddox helps to increaseannual financial contributionsfrom $1.5 million in his first yearto almost $6 million at the end of histenure. During the College’s longestpresidential tenure, a new musicbuilding and student activities centerare completed. A graduate program isreestablished, as well as the College’sfirst Strategic Plan. C-N is recognizedby several national publications.The College’s football team wins fiveNAIA National Championships.James S. NethertonServed: 2000-2007(1947- )Dr. Netherton leads theCollege into a new century.Carson-Newman celebrates itsSesquicentennial in 2001. Campusgrows during his tenure. Underhis leadership the institutionbuilds Appalachian Commons,Blye-Poteat Hall and the newBurke-Tarr Stadium. Followingrenovations of Sarah Swann andAlumni halls, C-N breaks groundon the Ted Russell Hall.We face the future with a feeling of pridein past accomplishments, with confidencethat foundations are well laid.President D. Harley Fite1961INTERIMJoe Bill SloanServedas Interim:2007-2008(1945- )Having served 38 years on faculty,C-N trustees see Sloan as a naturalchoice to serve as interim. He leads therestructuring of C-N’s pension plan, aswell as fundraising efforts for campusfacilities. The College adoptsa university model, moving from“Divisions” to “Schools” within theacademic structure.J. Randall O’BrienService: 2009-(1949- )Though not officially presidentuntil January 2009, Dr. O’Brientakes on most duties during theprevious fall semester. Ted RussellHall is completed in the spring of2009. Carson-Newman receivesnational recognition as Forbes callsit one of “America’s Best Colleges.”The 2009-10 year marks the thirdlargest freshmen class in theCollege’s history with 5 13 enrolled.On October 30, 2009, O’Brien isinaugurated as Carson-NewmanCollege’s 22nd president.