Robert G. Bottoms

Robert G. Bottoms was President of DePauw University from 1986 to June 30, 2008;^[1] he retired with $1.2 million in compensation, with total compensation in retirement totaling $2.3 million.^[2] He became president emeritus of the university and head of the new Janet Prindle Center for Ethics, serving until January 1, 2010.^[3] During Bottoms' presidency, enrollment at DePauw increased, as did its standing in national college and university rankings. The university endowment increased from $83.2 million to $521.9 million during his presidency.^[1]

Robert G. Bottoms
18th President of DePauw University
In office October 16, 1986 – June 30, 2008
Preceded by	Richard Franklin Rosser
Succeeded by	Brian Casey
Personal details
Spouse	Gwen Vickers Bottoms
Alma mater	B.A. Birmingham-Southern College 1966 B.D. Emory University 1969 D.Min. Vanderbilt University 1972

Education

Dr. Bottoms earned a bachelor's degree at Birmingham-Southern College, a bachelor of divinity degree at Emory University, and a PhD at Vanderbilt University.^[1]

Personal life

Dr. Bottoms is married to Gwen Vickers Bottoms; they have two children and four grandchildren.^[1]