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Within a year of his hiring, the college had begun construction on a $5.5 million [[Arrington Ice Arena]].<ref>{{cite web| last = Whitehouse| first = Brad| title = A Chip Off the Hockeytown Block. Adrian to build ice arena, add Division III ice sports| work = Press release| publisher = [[Adrian College]]| date = September 27, 2006| url = http://www.adrian.edu/sports/ice_arena.php| accessdate =2011-12-22 }}</ref> |
Within a year of his hiring, the college had begun construction on a $5.5 million [[Arrington Ice Arena]].<ref>{{cite web| last = Whitehouse| first = Brad| title = A Chip Off the Hockeytown Block. Adrian to build ice arena, add Division III ice sports| work = Press release| publisher = [[Adrian College]]| date = September 27, 2006| url = http://www.adrian.edu/sports/ice_arena.php| accessdate =2011-12-22 }}</ref> |
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In November 2009, Docking fired longtime Adrian College football coach Jim Lyall after 36 years with the team, 20 of which were as head coach; many considered Lyall to be the "face of the program."<ref name=Calloway>{{cite news | last = Calloway| first =Brian| title = Adrian College football alums unhappy with Lyall's firing| newspaper = The Daily Telegram| location =[[Adrian, Michigan]]| date = November 17, 2009 | url = http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/x356301659/Adrian-College-football-alums-unhappy-with-Lyalls-firing| archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6465R99cL |archivedate=2011-12-21| accessdate=2011-12-21}}</ref> The program had improved considerably over the previous 8 years, with a vastly improved roster, a 55-25 record, and five runner-up finishes in the [[Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association]].<ref name=Calloway/> Lyall's firing came hours after Adrian had closed out the season with a win over [[Olivet College]].<ref name=Calloway/> A security guard supervised him as he gathered his belongings and escorted him off the college premises—all this amid a standing ovation from nearly 100 of his players.<ref name=Calloway/> Outrage spread over the decision, and the way it was handled, among alumni and former players.<ref name=Calloway/> [[Jim Deere]], a Lyall assistant coach, was hired as the new head coach.<ref name=McNeish>{{cite news | last = McNeish| first =Scott| title = Docking breaks silence on Lyall firing| newspaper = The Daily Telegram| location =[[Adrian, Michigan]]| publisher = | date = December 6, 2009 | url = http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/collegesports/x730414566/BREAKING-NEWS-Docking-breaks-silence-on-Lyall-firing| archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6465JDbgo| archivedate=2011-12-21| accessdate=2011-12-21}}</ref> |
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After nearly a month of public silence amid ire from students, alumni, and the local community, Docking discussed the firing, saying that while he was not satisfied with the way that he had handled the firing, he believed that in spite of improved play and back-to-back MIAA runner-up finishes, the football team had lost its "edge."<ref name=McNeish /> Critics pointed out the inconsistency of hiring someone from within the program in order to re-gain the program's edge.<ref name=McNeish /> Docking explained his decision to a local newspaper, saying "I don’t apologize for attempting to graduate students who understand coming in first place and winning is important in this country, especially at this time. I’m not interested in graduating kids who were told that second, third and fourth place are OK when you’re out there trying to find a job."<ref name=McNeish /> During a chance meeting with Lyall in the parking lot of a restaurant, Docking says that he apologized for the way the firing was handled, which Lyall accepted.<ref name=McNeish /> Lyall has since taken a position with [[Siena Heights University]], a college in the same town as Adrian. |
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Revision as of 19:51, 6 June 2012
Jeffrey R. Docking | |
|---|---|
| 17th | |
| Assumed office July 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Caine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 62–63)[1] |
| Spouse | Elizabeth[2] |
| Children | 4 children[2] |
| Profession | College administrator |
Jeffrey R. Docking is president of Adrian College. He has held that position since 2005. He previously worked as a senior administrator and men's ice hockey coach at Washington & Jefferson College.
Early life, education, and early career
Docking grew up in Michigan, including a portion of time beginning in 2nd grade when his family lived in the Michigan State University dormitories while his father completed doctoral studies.[1] During that time, he became a fan of the Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey and worked as a stick boy.[1] Upon completion of his studies, Docking's father became deputy superintendent of the East Lansing Public Schools.[1]
After attended undergradaute studies at Michigan State University, Docking worked for a short time as a reporter for WFSL-TV in Lansing, Michigan, covering the Michigan State Capitol.[1][2] He left that position to attend Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, where he earned a M.Div degree.[1] He then attended Boston University to earn a Ph.D. in social ethics.[2] To pay the bills during that time, he worked as a residence hall director for the Boston University dormitories.[1]
He and his wife Elizabeth have four children, two of whom were born during the 6 years that the family lived in the Boston University dormitories.[1][2]
Career as administrator at Washington & Jefferson College
During his career at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, Docking served as Dean of Students.[1] He was later taken under the wing of the college President Brian C. Mitchell, who made him the vice president and special assistant to the president.[1] In that position, he was a member of the "President's Cabinet" and was tasked with improving relations between the City of Washington and the college.[3]
He also served as coach of the Washington & Jefferson men's ice hockey team for a time, leading the charge to replace the old Washington Park ice rink with a new facility that was supposed to have been supported by municipal bonds from the city of Washington.[4]
In 2004, he completed a fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University where he shadowed president Jared Cohon for an entire year.[1]
Career as president of Adrian College
Docking became the 17th president of Adrian College in July 2005[2] He sought to improve the college's precarious financial situation by doubling the endowment, comparing Adrian College to a "beautiful car that doesn’t have enough gas in the tank," by taking a most business-like approach to higher education.[1] He proposed to improve the town and gown relationship by holding a "coffee hour" with the president, developing classes for senior citizens, and encouraging student internships in the community.[1]
Early in his tenure, he introduced mandatory four-year residency for all students "to raise funds," a marked departure from previous policies.[5]
Within a year of his hiring, the college had begun construction on a $5.5 million Arrington Ice Arena.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Drummond, Dee (Fall 2005). "Destined to be President". Adrian College. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-12-21. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- ^ a b c d e f "Message from the President". Adrian College.
- ^ "Coffee with the College". Observer-Reporter. Washington, Pennsylvania. December 1, 1998. pp. B5.
- ^ "New Ice Would Be Real Nice". Observer-Reporter. January 27, 1999. p. B3.
- ^ The College World, Vol. 122, Issue 13.
- ^ Whitehouse, Brad (September 27, 2006). "A Chip Off the Hockeytown Block. Adrian to build ice arena, add Division III ice sports". Press release. Adrian College. Retrieved 2011-12-22.