Interviewer
Rebecca Masters and John Gaston
Files
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Streaming Media
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
Disciplines
Oral History
Recommended Citation
Johnston, Jim, "Interview with Jim Johnston" (2015). Browse All Oral History Interviews. OH 214.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/296