Clemson University. Office of the President.
Biographical notes:
Bill Lee Atchley was born 16 February 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Missouir to Wiliam Cecil and Mary Bicket Atchley. After a brief stint in the U.S. Army, 1952-1954, Atchley embarked on a career in civil engineering. He earned the Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1957 and 1959, respectively, and the doctorate from Texas A & M University in 1965. Atchley returned to the University of Missouri to teach civil engineering and later serve as Associate Dean of the College of Engineering. In 1975 he went to West Virginia University to assume the position of Dean of the College of Engineering.
In 1978, Atchley interviewed for the presidency of Clemson University: was selected in February 1979 and inaugurated in April 1980. Atchley brought about a number of changes such as the integration of faculty and students into decision making; the reorganization of University administration; the renovation of Tillman Hall; the upgrading of computer facilities; and the creation of the Calhoun Honors College. His attempt to reorganize the athletic department after an investigation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1982 was met with opposition within the department, from athletic program supporters, and from the Board of Trustees. The conflict between the trustees and President Atchley culminated in his resignation on 1 March 1985.
From the description of Bill Lee Atchley presidential records. 1965-1985, 1975-1985. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 24620524
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