Dr. Godsey is Chairman of the Board of Access Integrated Networks. Previously, Dr. Godsey served as the 17th president of Mercer University and held that position since July 1, 1979. Prior to his appointment as president, he served as executive vice president and as dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Before coming to Mercer in 1977, Dr. Godsey was vice president and dean of the college at Averett College in Danville, Virginia. Dr. Godsey earned his undergraduate degree in history and religion from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He holds master of divinity and doctor of theology degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a master of arts in philosophy from the University of Alabama. In 1969, he earned a Ph.D. in philosophy from Tulane University. The University of South Carolina, Averett and Samford have awarded him honorary degrees. |