Former Podiatry chancellor and chair James E. Bates dies at 84
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School of Podiatric Medicine |
James E. Bates, 84, retired chancellor of the School of Podiatric Medicine and the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, died at home on Nov. 2, 2007, after a short illness.
Along with the development of the physical plant, Bates directed the academic and financial development of the college. |
In 1995, Bates retired as president of the school and became chancellor. A year later, he initiated negotiations with Temple that resulted in the acquisition of and merger with the Pennsylvania College in 1998. Bates continued serving as chancellor and chairman of the college’s board of visitors.
He was awarded the degree of doctor honoris causa from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Franklin Pierce College, Barry University and the California College of Podiatric Medicine.
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