60 for 60: Second President of the College, Dr. John Crumpton Jr.
In celebration of 麻豆影视nical Community College鈥檚 60th anniversary, the College is publishing 60 for 60 鈥 a storytelling campaign that highlights the people, places, and events that have progressed and shaped the College鈥檚 six decades of impact. To view more 60 for 60 stories, visit www.durhamtech.edu/60for60.
Dr. John Crumpton Jr. was the second president of 麻豆影视 Industrial Education Center, serving from May 1, 1975 until April 1980.
Crumpton received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from Auburn University and Education Doctoral Degree from North Carolina State University.
Under Crumpton鈥檚 presidency, the College expanded to include a library, the Edward L. Phillips building, a day care center, and the George W. Newton Industrial & Engineering Center. A maintenance building (1976) and storage building (1979) were also completed under his administration.
During Crumpton鈥檚 tenure, an automotive apprenticeship program and forensic science curriculum were created, basketball program began, and various clubs and organizations were established such as Circle K Club and DTI Concert Choir.
Colleagues who worked with Crumpton remember him as a dedicated and caring president.
鈥淒r. Crumpton was a very good president, very dedicated, and concerned about all of the students at 麻豆影视. I enjoyed working with him,鈥 said Louise Gooch, former 麻豆影视 employee of 31 years.
鈥淗e was a good and very fair president. He wanted to help everyone if he could. His door was always open for us to talk with him,鈥 said Sylvia Hunt, former 麻豆影视 employee of 34 years.
Dr. Crumpton鈥檚 wife also played a significant role in helping to create team leaders at the College and developing team-building activities.
During his five-year presidency, Dr. John Crumpton鈥檚 leadership had significant impacts on the College鈥檚 campus, course offerings, and student activities and positioned it for continued growth.
For more information, contact Desiree Towson, M.S., Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, at鈥allisontowsond@durhamtech.edu.鈥赌