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James L. Wattenbarger
1922-05-02 – 2006-08-14
Life & Legacy
James Lorenzo Wattenbarger (May 2, 1922 – August 14, 2006) was an American educator.
A native of Cleveland, Tennessee, Wattenbarger is credited as being the Father of the Community College System of Florida. His doctoral dissertation at the University of Florida outlined a master plan that the state used in 1955 to create the modern community college system.
Wattenbarger returned to the University of Florida in 1968 to become a professor, and he founded the Institute of Higher Education. He was an active faculty member at the University of Florida until his retirement in 1992.
Santa Fe College named the Wattenbarger Student Services Building after him in 1995.
Occupation & Career
educator
Education
University of Florida; Palm Beach State College
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Florida
Education & Institutions
Palm Beach State College · University of Florida
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q6137673 — wikidata View source
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