Wiggins named “Outstanding Educator” by the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools

     Bob Agee, executive director of the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools (ASBCS), presented the Charles D. Johnson Outstanding Educator Award to Campbell Chancellor Norman A. Wiggins. Wiggins was honored at the annual faculty orientation worship service where Agee delivered the devotional on the theological framework of Christian higher education.
“This is the most prestigious award given to a Baptist educator,” said Agee. “It isn’t even given out annually, but is awarded to a person who has made outstanding contributions to Christian education.”
     The purpose of the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools is to serve and promote its member schools through the Web site, printed materials and ongoing services and programs. The ASBCS has 53 member schools, including Belmont, Carson-Newman, Blue Mountain, Hardin-Simmons, Howard Payne, Chowan and Baylor.
     Dr. Norman A. Wiggins served as president of Campbell University for 36 years.  He resigned in 2003 to become university chancellor leaving a legacy of lasting accomplishments. During Wiggins’ presidency, Campbell received university status; the nationally recognized ROTC program was developed; the off-campus satellite program, which now includes campuses at Fort Bragg, Research Triangle Park, Camp Lejeune and Tunku Abdul Rahman College in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was established; the schools of Law, Business, Pharmacy, Education and Divinity were founded; and the Divinity School, which opened in 1996, added a Doctor of Ministry program.
     In 1984, Wiggins was elected president of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. He was re-elected in 1986, one of only two college presidents in 160 years to fill this position.
     “This is a very historic moment in the life of Campbell University,” said President Jerry M. Wallace. “Dr. Wiggins is truly a Baptist statesman. Campbell is honored to have Dr. Wiggins receive this award.”
 
     Photo Copy: Dr. Norman A. Wiggins, left, chancellor of Campbell University, receives the Charles D. Johnson Outstanding Educator Award from Bob Agee, executive director of the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools. (Photo by Todd Scarborough)

Bulletin 0050-8/23/05