Preceded by Robert P. Bell Spouse(s) Sandra Worthen | Name John Worthen | |
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President John E. Worthen address to faculty, 1984
John E. Worthen (born July 15, 1933) is the 11th President of Ball State University and the 20th President of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Contents
- President John E Worthen address to faculty 1984
- Background
- Effect on Ball State University
- John E Worthen Arena
- References
Background
Worthen served as president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania as well as worked as an administrative official at the University of Delaware as well as serving as the dean of men at American University. He served at IUP from 1979–1984, and then went on to serve Ball State from 1984-2000. Worthen earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in psychology, a master's degree from Columbia University, and a Doctor of education degree from Harvard University.
Effect on Ball State University
John E. Worthen Arena
In 1991, Ball State finished construction on University Arena to replace the aging facility, Irving Gymnasium. The arena holds 11,500 people and is home to the men and women's basketball and volleyball teams.