About James L. Wattenbarger
Lived 1922 – 2006 (aged 84). James L. Wattenbarger was an American educator, known for Florida Community Colleges System.
James Lorenzo Wattenbarger (May 2, 1922 – August 14, 2006) was an American educator.
A native of Cleveland, Tennessee, Wattenbarger is credited as being the Father of the Community College System of Florida. His doctoral dissertation at the University of Florida outlined a master plan that the state used in 1955 to create the modern community college system. after him in 1995.
Education Associate degree from Palm Beach Junior College in 1941 Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1943 Master's degree from University of Florida in 1947 Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida in 1950
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Who was James L. Wattenbarger?
American academic administrator (1922–2006)
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James L. Wattenbarger was born on 2 May 1922.
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James L. Wattenbarger died on 14 August 2006.
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James L. Wattenbarger was an educator.
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James L. Wattenbarger was known for Florida Community Colleges System.
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James L. Wattenbarger was American.
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