C. Pat Taylor
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Dr. C. Pat Taylor is president of Southwest Baptist University
. Dr. Taylor was selected as the 24th president of Southwest Baptist University
by the board of trustees on Aug. 20, 1996, after a seven-month nationwide search. He assumed his duties as president on Oct. 21, 1996.
for ten years. Dr. Taylor previously served as associate vice president for academic affairs at Union University
in Jackson, Tenn., from 1979-86. From 1975-79, he was an assistant professor of education at Belmont University
in Nashville, Tenn. While at Belmont, he served as head resident of Pembroke Hall, a men’s dormitory housing 150 men. His experiences also have included community college and high school teaching and coaching.
, Dr. Taylor received his doctor of education degree with emphasis in history and philosophy of education from Memphis State University. He received a master’s degree in history from Western Kentucky University
and a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education from the University of Tennessee-Martin.
graduate and in 2000 received an Executive MBA from the University of Missouri
. She is a criminal investigator and is married to Tom Gronewold. Charla, also an Oklahoma Baptist University
graduate, completed her master’s degree in physical therapy from SBU in 2001 and her doctorate in physical therapy in 2007. Her husband, Adam Austermann, is a 1999 Southwest Baptist University
graduate. He earned his master’s degree in physical therapy from SBU in 2001 and his doctorate in physical therapy in 2006. Dr. Taylor and Judy have one grandson, Drew Charles Austermann.
Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri, United States campuses in Bolivar,...
. Dr. Taylor was selected as the 24th president of Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri, United States campuses in Bolivar,...
by the board of trustees on Aug. 20, 1996, after a seven-month nationwide search. He assumed his duties as president on Oct. 21, 1996.
Experience
Prior to becoming president of SBU, Dr. Taylor served as chief academic officer at Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
for ten years. Dr. Taylor previously served as associate vice president for academic affairs at Union University
Union University
Union University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located in Jackson, Tennessee, with additional campuses in Germantown, Tennessee, and Hendersonville, Tennessee...
in Jackson, Tenn., from 1979-86. From 1975-79, he was an assistant professor of education at Belmont University
Belmont University
Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is the largest Christian university in Tennessee and the second largest private university in the state, behind nearby Vanderbilt University.-Belmont Mansion:Belmont Mansion...
in Nashville, Tenn. While at Belmont, he served as head resident of Pembroke Hall, a men’s dormitory housing 150 men. His experiences also have included community college and high school teaching and coaching.
Education
A native of Salem, KentuckySalem, Kentucky
Salem is a city in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 769 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area....
, Dr. Taylor received his doctor of education degree with emphasis in history and philosophy of education from Memphis State University. He received a master’s degree in history from Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. It was formally founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier....
and a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education from the University of Tennessee-Martin.
SBU Highlights
Since Dr. Taylor's arrival at SBU, the campus has completed several major building and renovation projects including:- Jester Learning Center
- University Grand Entrance
- Meyer Wellness Center
- Renovation of Taylor Free Enterprise Center
- Renovation of Chapel
- Renovation of Jim Mellers Conference Center
- Plaster Athletic Facility
- Allen Walk of Life
- Major campus beautification and landscaping projects
- Campaign fundraising of a $62,000,000 plus
Family
Dr. Taylor and his wife, Judy, were married in 1968 and have two children. Marijo is a 1994 Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
graduate and in 2000 received an Executive MBA from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
. She is a criminal investigator and is married to Tom Gronewold. Charla, also an Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University is a co-educational Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Established in 1910, OBU is ranked No.2 among baccalaureate colleges in the western region in the 2010 U.S...
graduate, completed her master’s degree in physical therapy from SBU in 2001 and her doctorate in physical therapy in 2007. Her husband, Adam Austermann, is a 1999 Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private institute of higher education affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 2003 there were approximately 3,600 students attending at one of SBU's four Missouri, United States campuses in Bolivar,...
graduate. He earned his master’s degree in physical therapy from SBU in 2001 and his doctorate in physical therapy in 2006. Dr. Taylor and Judy have one grandson, Drew Charles Austermann.