dr. shirley c. raines university president Dr. Shirley C. Raines became the 11th president of the University of Memphis on July 1, 2001. She is the first woman to hold the presidency of the University, which was founded in 1912. Described in as “powerful, prepared and personable,” Dr. Raines has become known for her effective work in building productive partnerships on and off the campus. C U OF M PRESIDENTS 2001- Dr. Shirley C. Raines 2000-01 Dr. Ralph Faudree (interim) 1991-00 Dr. V. Lane Rawlins 1980-91 Dr. Thomas Carpenter 1980 Dr. Jerry Boone (interim) 1973-80 Dr. Billy M. Jones 1972-73 Dr. John Richardson (interim) 1960-72 Dr. C.C. Humphreys 1950-60 Dr. J. Millard Smith 1949-50 Lamar Newport (acting) 1946-49 Dr. J. Millard Smith 1943-46 Dr. Jennings B. Sanders 1939-43 Dr. Richard C. Jones 1924-39 Dr. John Willard "J.W." Brister 1918-24 Dr. Andrew A. Kincannon 1913-18 Dr. John Willard "J.W." Brister 1912-13 Dr. Seymour A. Mynders 2010 MEMPHIS VOLLEYBALL EXPERIENCE 14 COMPLETEM E ET Previous to her appointment at the University of Memphis, Dr. Raines was Vice Chancellor for Academic Services and Dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. While at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, she received the Distinguished Faculty Member award and has received two research awards from the Eastern Educational Research Association. She is the author of 14 books and numerous journal articles and is widely regarded as an expert in teacher education and early childhood education.
