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Kenneth Mortimer

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Kenneth P. Mortimer
11th President of
Western Washington University
In office
1988–1993
Preceded byG. Robert Ross
Succeeded byKaren Morse
President of the
University of Hawaii
In office
1993–2001
Personal details
Bornc. 1937
SpouseLorraine "Lorrie" Mortimer (1938-2005)
ProfessionUniversity administrator
Salary$90,500
WebsiteWebsite of the WWU Presidency

Kenneth P. Mortimer was President Emeritus of Western Washington University and was the eleventh president of the University of Hawai`i system and Chancellor of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa from 1993-2001.[1] He received a Bachelor of Arts and Master's of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley. He worked for Pennsylvania State University and was President of Western Washington University from 1988 to 1993. He is a well known scholar in the area of Educational Administration. Currently he is engaged in writing, consulting, and serving on boards. He is the author of several books including, "The Art and Politics of Academic Governance: Relations among Boards, Presidents, and Faculty". Ken now resides in Woodinville, Washington. [citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Harris, Michael; Kinney, Rhonda (2004). Innovation and Entrepreneurship in State and Local Government. Lexington Books. p. 41. ISBN 9780739109267.