David L. Eubanks (born November 18, 1935) is an American

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associated with the

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. Eubanks was the fifth President of

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, serving from 1969 to 2007, which ranks him among the longest serving college presidents in the U.S.

Early life and education

Eubanks grew up in Maryville,

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. He graduated from

in 1957 and later earned a Ph.D. in

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from the

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Johnson Bible College

Eubanks became the President of

in 1969. He held the office until his retirement in 2007, but has remained with the college as an advisor. His term was marked by unprecedented admissions and campus growth. Nine buildings were constructed and between 1969 and 2007 admissions nearly doubled. Under Eubanks's leadership, the college received its first

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from the

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in 1979. Graduate programs were also added during his tenure.

Other activities

David Eubanks served as the President of the 1984 North American Christian Convention in

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. On March 22, 2013, Dr. Eubanks was named chief operating officer of Florida Christian College in order to oversee the merger between Florida Christian College and Johnson University.

References

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