Davidson College. President (Martin, D.G.: 1958-1968)

A graduate of Davidson College, class of 1932, Grier Martin served as Davidson College treasurer under President Cunningham. He became president of Davidson in 1958. During his administration, the college's permanent endowment greatly increased and several construction projects were completed or near completion including the E.H. Little Dormitory, Patterson Fraternity Court, Dana Science Building, and Richardson Dormitory. Martin also witnessed growth in student enrollment and faculty size, a new curriculum including a foreign study program and humanities courses, racial integration, the beginning of data processing, and solid advances in faculty salaries, housing and fringe benefits.