Preceded by Office established Succeeded by W. Roy McCutcheon Name William Newnham | Nationality Canadian Education Queen's University Alma mater Queen's University | |
Books The Professional Teacher in Ontario: The Heritage, Responsibilities, and Practices | ||
Occupation academic administrator | ||
William Thomson Newnham (February 7, 1923 – August 23, 2014) was a Canadian educator and the first president of Seneca College serving from 1967 through 1984.
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Early life
Newnham was born in Shallow Lake, Ontario. After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II, Newnham went to Queen's University to study physics and math. Following his graduation Newnham became a teacher and later was the principal of Northview Heights Secondary School in North York from 1959 to 1966.
President of Seneca College (1967-1984)
Newnham became President of Seneca College in 1967 and served until 1984. It was during his time he saw the expansion of the college from the Sheppard/Yonge locations to campuses on Finch Avenue, and in King City and Markham (Buttonville Airport). Newnham authored books about teaching profession.
Honors
Seneca's main campus in North York, Newnham Campus, was named in his honour. The campus was formerly known as Finch Campus.
Personal life
After retirement, Newnham lived in Unionville, Ontario.
Death
Newnham died in Markham, Ontario from natural causes, aged 91.