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.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. Described in The Memphis Commercial Appeal as “powerful, prepared and personable,” Dr. Raines has become known for her effective work in building productive partnerships on and off the campus. 2001-Dr. Shirley C. Raines2000-01Dr. Ralph Faudree (interim)1991-00Dr. V. Lane Rawlins1980-91Dr. Thomas Carpenter1980Dr. Jerry Boone (interim)1973-80Dr. Billy M. Jones1972-73Dr. John Richardson (interim)1960-72Dr. C.C. Humphreys1950-60Dr. J. Millard Smith1949-50Lamar Newport (acting)1946-49Dr. J. Millard Smith1943-46Dr. Jennings B. Sanders1939-43Dr. Richard C. Jones1924-39Dr. John Willard "J.W." Brister1918-24Dr. Andrew A. Kincannon1913-18Dr. John Willard "J.W." Brister1912-13Dr. Seymour A. Mynders
