American sociolinguist
Guy H. Bailey
Assumed office April 28, 2014Preceded by Office established In office August 15, 2012 – October 31, 2012Preceded by Robert Witt Succeeded by Judy Bonner In office August 1, 2008 – August 15, 2012Preceded by Jon Whitmore Succeeded by Duane Nellis In office January 1, 2006 – August 1, 2008Preceded by Stephen Lehmkuhle (interim) Succeeded by Leo Morton
Born Guy Hubert Bailey
(1950-08-09 ) August 9, 1950 (age 74) Education University of Alabama (BA , MA ) University of Tennessee, Knoxville (PhD )
Guy Hubert Bailey (born August 9, 1950) is an American sociolinguist and the 1st president of the University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley .[ 1] [ 2] He was the president of the University of Alabama , his baccalaureate alma mater .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] He was previously the president of Texas Tech University and held earlier positions at Emory University , Texas A&M University , and Oklahoma State University , prior to serving as dean of liberal arts at University of Nevada, Las Vegas . From there he became provost of the University of Texas at San Antonio . Before assuming the role at Texas Tech, he was the chancellor of the University of Missouri–Kansas City .
Education
Bailey holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of Alabama and a doctorate in English linguistics from the University of Tennessee . He did postdoctoral studies at Emory University and Stanford University . He is the author of over 100 books and articles.[ 6]
Career
University of Texas at San Antonio
Before accepting the position of chancellor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City , Bailey served as the provost at the University of Texas at San Antonio .[ 7]
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Bailey's term as chancellor of the University of Missouri–Kansas City began on January 1, 2006.[ 7]
Texas Tech University
On July 2, 2008, Bailey was selected to succeed Jon Whitmore as the president of Texas Tech University . He assumed the position on August 1, 2008.[ 8] [ 9] Bailey's wife, Jan Tillery, is a Texas Tech graduate who was raised in the Lubbock area.[ 10]
University of Alabama
On July 11, 2012, Bailey was named the incoming president of the University of Alabama . His appointment began in early September 2012.[ 11] On October 31, 2012, Bailey announced he was stepping down as president of the University, to focus on his wife's healthcare needs.[ 12]
University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley
In 2014, Bailey was revealed to be a shortlisted candidate for the position of inaugural president of The University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley .[ 13] He was announced as the sole finalist, and de facto incoming president, on 28 April 2014.[ 14]
Work in linguistics
Bailey is known nationally for his work in linguistics and has often researched jointly with his wife. One of his most notable projects is a long-term sociolinguistic study, in collaboration with Patricia Cukor-Avila, in the Brazos Valley of Texas .
Family
Bailey has two adult children, Jordan and Brooks, from his first marriage. He was married to his second wife Jan Tillery-Bailey until her death on September 1, 2013.[ 15]
References
^ Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF) .
^ Fischler, Jacob (2014-04-29). "UT regents name former Alabama president sole finalist for inaugural UT-RGV presidency" . The McAllen Monitor . Retrieved 2014-04-29 .
^ Eaton, Kim (September 4, 2012). "Guy Bailey era begins at University of Alabama" . Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 15, 2012 .
^ Reeves, Jay (2012-07-12). "It's back to 'Bama for Bailey: Hired away from Tech, Crimson Tide alum happy to go 'home' " . Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . pp. A1, A4. Retrieved 2012-07-16 .
^ "Dr. Guy Bailey Named President of The University of Alabama" . University of Alabama. July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2012 .
^ Hoover, Brittany; Westbrook, Ray; Wilen, Holden (2012-07-07). "Gone with the Tide" . Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . pp. A1, A10. Retrieved 2012-07-13 . Print version contains details not found in the web version. See also "Guy Bailey becomes Texas Tech's 15th president" . Texas Tech Today . 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2012-07-07 .
^ a b "Bailey selected as Chancellor of UMKC" . Kansas City Business Journal . July 25, 2005
^ "Guy Bailey Becomes Texas Tech's 15th President" . Texas Tech University . July 24, 2008
^ "Tech's new president, Guy Bailey, officially takes office" . Archived from the original on 2008-08-14. Retrieved 2008-08-04 .
^ "Tech appears set on president" . Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . July 3, 2008
^ "Dr. Guy Bailey Named President of The University of Alabama" . University of Alabama News]. Retrieved 2 August 2012 .
^ "University of Alabama News » Announcement from University of Alabama President Guy Bailey" . Archived from the original on 2012-11-02. Retrieved 2012-10-31 .
^ "In search for inaugural UT-RGV president, 4 of 5 remaining candidates identified" . [The McAllen Monitor]. Retrieved 28 April 2014 .
^ Fischler, Jacob (2014-04-29). "UT regents name former Alabama president sole finalist for inaugural UT-RGV presidency" . The McAllen Monitor . Retrieved 2014-04-29 .
"Regents name Guy Bailey sole finalist for president of UTRGV" . 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2014-04-29 .
^ Gross, Natalie (September 2, 2013). "Jan Bailey, wife of former Tech president, passes away Sunday after long cancer battle" . Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . Archived from the original on August 17, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2013 .
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