Interviewee

Jim Johnston

Interviewer

Rebecca Masters and John Gaston

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Abstract

In his March 24, 2015 interview with Rebecca Masters, Jim Johnston details his time at Winthrop from 1983-2011 as a faculty filling several roles. Johnston also reveals the evolution of the sciences at Winthrop, his election as Chair of Faculty Conference and growth of athletics at Winthrop. In particular, Johnston recalls a mid-1990s vote of no confidence in the president and how Winthrop faculty responded. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.

Publication Date

3-24-2015

Unique Identifier

OH 214

Format

MP3

Length

1 hour, 10 minutes

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Series

Anthony DiGiorgio

Keywords

Winthrop History, Faculty Conference, Vote of No Confidence, Presidents, budgets, biology, athletics, Eagle Club

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Oral History

Interview with Jim Johnston

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