James Douglas McComas (1928-1994) was President from 1988 to 1994.
Emphasizing undergraduate education, President James Douglas McComas kept an open door for students, recruited National Merit Scholars, and personally advised several undergraduates. He established the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and the Academic Advising Center, encouraged diversity, and promoted public service. While he will be remembered for his commitment to students, his legacy also includes the transformation of the Hotel Roanoke into a major conference center.
Address: Washington Street | Map Grid: L-9
Originally Built: 1998 | Abbreviation: MCCOM