Stephen G. Jennings
Encyclopedia
Stephen G. Jennings became the 22nd president of the University of Evansville
on 1 June 2001. He retired effective May 31, 2010
Since 1983, Jennings has served as president at three other colleges including Oklahoma City University
. At the time he left OCU, the institution was under a financial cloud.
degree in Sociology
at Trinity University
, and his Master of Science
from Miami University
. He holds a PhD
in human development/higher education administration from the University of Georgia
. He also has been awarded two honorary degrees: a Doctor of Humane Letters from Simpson College
and a Doctor of Laws from the College of the Ozarks
.
. Jennings is also an alumnus of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Fraternity.
of alcohol. Officer T Siebert, an off-duty Evansville Police officer, observed a White 2006 Toyota Avalon, Indiana license UE 1, driving erratically eastbound on the Lloyd Expressway
. The vehicle crossed the center line, drove on the median between the expressway and the U.S. Route 41
ramp, and nearly struck several barrels in a construction zone.
Upon questioning by the police, Jennings appeared intoxicated. The officer reported his speech was slurred and Jennings smelled strongly of alcohol. Jennings initially denied consuming alcohol that evening. Jennings failed three field sobriety tests, and had a blood alcohol content
of .14%.
Jennings was charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVWI), one count of refusing to a chemical test (OMVWI-Refusal), one count of unsafe lane movement, and one count of driving left of center. This story received national attention both in electronic and print media.
University of Evansville
The University of Evansville is a small, private university with approximately 3,050 students located in Evansville, Indiana. Founded in 1854 as Moores Hill College, it is located near the interchange of the Lloyd Expressway and U.S. Route 41. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church...
on 1 June 2001. He retired effective May 31, 2010
Since 1983, Jennings has served as president at three other colleges including Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University, often referred to as OCU, is a coeducational, urban, private university historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church...
. At the time he left OCU, the institution was under a financial cloud.
Education
Jennings acquired his Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
at Trinity University
Trinity University
Trinity University may refer to:* Trinity University , San Antonio, Texas, US* Trinity University of Asia, formerly known as Trinity College of Quezon City, Quezon City, Philippines* Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois, US...
, and his Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
from Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
. He holds a PhD
PHD
PHD may refer to:*Ph.D., a doctorate of philosophy*Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*PHD finger, a protein sequence*PHD Mountain Software, an outdoor clothing and equipment company*PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in human development/higher education administration from the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
. He also has been awarded two honorary degrees: a Doctor of Humane Letters from Simpson College
Simpson College
Simpson College is a four-year, coeducational liberal arts institution situated in Indianola, Iowa, USA, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Simpson, which has been fully accredited by North Central Association since 1913, is a small school with approximately 1,400 full-time students...
and a Doctor of Laws from the College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian liberal-arts college, with its campus at Point Lookout near Branson and Hollister, Missouri, United States. It is south of Springfield on a campus, overlooking Lake Taneycomo...
.
Activities
Jennings is on the board of directors of Old National Bank of Evansville, Metro Community Bank Board – South District, Mission Health Systems, Signature Learning Center, Evansville Rotary Club, and WNIN Public Broadcasting. He is Chair of the President's Council of the Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
. Jennings is also an alumnus of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a North American Greek-letter social college fraternity founded at the University of Alabama on March 9, 1856. Of all existing national social fraternities today, Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the only one founded in the Antebellum South...
Fraternity.
Arrest
On July 2, 2008 Jennings was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influenceDriving under the influence
Driving under the influence is the act of driving a motor vehicle with blood levels of alcohol in excess of a legal limit...
of alcohol. Officer T Siebert, an off-duty Evansville Police officer, observed a White 2006 Toyota Avalon, Indiana license UE 1, driving erratically eastbound on the Lloyd Expressway
Lloyd Expressway
The Lloyd Expressway is a major east–west traffic artery in Evansville, Indiana. The road numbering consists of two segments. West of U.S. Route 41 , the road is State Road 62 , and east of US 41 it is SR 66...
. The vehicle crossed the center line, drove on the median between the expressway and the U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 41 is a north–south United States Highway that runs from Miami, Florida to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Until 1949, the part in southern Florida, from Naples to Miami, was U.S...
ramp, and nearly struck several barrels in a construction zone.
Upon questioning by the police, Jennings appeared intoxicated. The officer reported his speech was slurred and Jennings smelled strongly of alcohol. Jennings initially denied consuming alcohol that evening. Jennings failed three field sobriety tests, and had a blood alcohol content
Blood alcohol content
Blood alcohol content , also called blood alcohol concentration, blood ethanol concentration, or blood alcohol level is most commonly used as a metric of alcohol intoxication for legal or medical purposes....
of .14%.
Jennings was charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVWI), one count of refusing to a chemical test (OMVWI-Refusal), one count of unsafe lane movement, and one count of driving left of center. This story received national attention both in electronic and print media.