John C. Bowling
American academic administrator
About John C. Bowling
Born 1949.
John C. Bowling is the former president of Olivet Nazarene University (ONU). John C. Bowling was the president of Olivet Nazarene University from 1991 to 2021. His tenure as president ended at the end of the 2020–2021 school year. His 30-year tenure makes him the longest serving president in Olivet's history. In 2009, Bowling was again elected to serve as a general superintendent. He accepted, but rescinded his acceptance the next day.
Published works A Way With Words Grace-full Leadership Packin' Up and Headin' Out: Making the Most of Your College Adventure , co-authored with wife, Jill Making the Climb about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro ReVision: 13 Strategies to Renew Your Work, Your Organization, & Your Life Above All Else: 20 Years of Baccalaureate Sermons
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American academic administrator
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John C. Bowling was born on 13 January 1949.
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