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James J. Whalen is a former American college administrator who served as the president of Ithaca College from 1975 to 1995. He was born on March 5, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended St. John's University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1949 and a master's degree in 1951. He then went on to earn a doctorate in educational administration from Columbia University in 1962. Whalen began his career as a teacher and administrator in the New York City public school system. He then served as the dean of students at St. John's University from 1962 to 1965. In 1965, he was appointed the president of the State University of New York at Oswego, where he served until 1975. In 1975, Whalen was appointed the president of Ithaca College, where he served until 1995. During his tenure, he oversaw the college's transition from a small liberal arts college to a comprehensive university. He also established the Ithaca College London Center, which allowed students to study abroad. Whalen is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, and the Council of Independent Colleges. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Ithaca College Medal of Excellence, the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Service. Whalen is married to his wife, Mary, and they have two children. He is 74 years old.

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1999

Ithaca's endowment and reserves grew during Whalen's 22-year tenure from $9 million to some $150 million; total assets quadrupled to over $300 million. Ithaca's enrollment rose by over 25 percent, the number of degree programs more than doubled, and the size of the faculty increased by over 50 percent. In addition, 15 academic and residential buildings were added to the campus and most of the existing facilities were completely renovated. To honor his accomplishments, the School of Music's greatly expanded facility was dedicated as the James J. Whalen Center for Music in 1999.

Upon stepping down as president, Whalen was named president emeritus and awarded the honorary degree of doctor of humane letters. In 1999 the Ithaca College Alumni Association named in his honor the James J. Whalen Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes distinguished achievements and contributions to the College by non-graduates.

1986

In a 1986 Exxon Foundation study, President Whalen was named one of the nation's top-100 higher education chief executive officers. He received the USAF Exceptional Service Award in 1990 and was made an honorary member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1995. In 1997 NAICU gave him the Henry Paley Memorial Award for outstanding service.

1950

Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Whalen graduated in 1950 from Franklin and Marshall College where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He held master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University, earned in 1952 and 1955, respectively. A licensed clinical psychologist and member of the U.S. Naval Reserve, Whalen practiced at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh from 1955 to 1958. Before coming to Ithaca College he served as president of Newton College, in Massachusetts. He had previously been executive vice president of Ohio University and assistant director and member of the faculty of the European division of the University of Maryland University College. He was awarded honorary doctor of laws degrees from both Newton College of the Sacred Heart and Ohio University. Whalen was an honorary member of the Delta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia national music fraternity.

1927

James J. Whalen (March 5, 1927 – September 6, 2001) was an American psychologist and educational administrator who served as president of Ithaca College from 1975 to 1997.

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