James J. Whalen (March 5, 1927-September 6, 2001) was an American psychologist and educational administrator who served as president of Ithaca College from 1975 to 1997.
As Ithaca's sixth president, James J. Whalen led the College through a time of unprecedented growth: in academic and co-curricular programs, in the size and caliber of the faculty, in the number and quality of the students, and in physical and fiscal resources.
Ithaca's endowment...
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James J. Whalen (March 5, 1927-September 6, 2001) was an American psychologist and educational administrator who served as president of Ithaca College from 1975 to 1997.
As Ithaca's sixth president, James J. Whalen led the College through a time of unprecedented growth: in academic and co-curricular programs, in the size and caliber of the faculty, in the number and quality of the students, and in physical and fiscal resources.
Ithaca's endowment and reserves grew during Whalen's 22-year tenure from $9 million to some $150 million; total assets quadrupled to over $300 million. Ithaca's enrollment rose by over 25 percent, the number of degree programs more than doubled, and the size of the faculty increased by over 50 percent. In addition, 15 academic and residential buildings were added to the campus and most of the existing facilities were completely renovated. To honor his accomplishments, the School of Music's greatly expanded facility was dedicated as the James J. Whalen Center...
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