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Robert G. Bottoms was President of DePauw University from 1986 to June 30, 2008; he retired with $1.2 million in compensation, with total compensation in retirement totaling $2.3 million. He became president emeritus of the university and head of the new Janet Prindle Center for Ethics, serving until January 1, 2010. During Bottoms' presidency, enrollment at DePauw increased, as did its standing in national college and university rankings. The university endowment increased from $83.2 million to $521.9 million during his presidency.

Education

Dr. Bottoms earned a bachelor's degree at Birmingham-Southern College, a bachelor of divinity degree at Emory University, and a PhD at Vanderbilt University.

Personal life

Dr. Bottoms is married to Gwen Vickers Bottoms; they have two children and four grandchildren.

References

1. ^ "Robert G. Bottoms, DePauw's President Since 1986, Announces Retirement Plans". DePauw University. April 19, 2007. Archived from the original on 30 June 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
2. Maddocks, Andrew (2009-09-25). "Bottoms retires with $1.2 million in compensation: Total compensation for former president in retirement will total $2.3 million". The DePauw. Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
3. "Janet Prindle Center for Ethics". Archived from the original on 2010-06-11. Retrieved 2010-05-28.

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