Dr. Jerry B. Farley
In 1997, Jerry Farley became the 14th president of Washburn University, following an extensive career in finance and business affairs at several other higher education institutions. Previously, Farley held positions as the vice president of community relations and economic development and vice president for administration at the University of Oklahoma where he was the chief fiscal responsible for a budget of more than one half billion dollars. He was also the chief financial officer at the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences Center and at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater. Farley holds an undergraduate degree in finance and accounting, a master’s of business administration degree and a doctorate in higher education administration, all from
the University of Oklahoma. He is a certified public accountant and has been the president and chairman of the board of several state and national professional organizations. He has authored or co-authored numerous articles and books on finance and accounting. Serving on local and state boards has always been a priority for Farley. He currently or previously, served on the Heartland Visioning, Red Cross, American Cancer Society, United Way, local and state Chambers of Commerce and economic development corporations, including Go Topeka. He is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding contributions in public service, accounting, and higher education.
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