William Thomson Newnham
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William Thomson Newnham | |
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 William T. Newnham, President of Seneca College from 1966 - 1984 | |
| President of Seneca College | |
| In office 1966–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | W. Roy McCutcheon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1923 |
| Died | August 23, 2014 (aged 91) |
| Alma mater | Queen's University |
| Occupation | academic administrator |
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William Thomson Newnham (February 7, 1923 – August 23, 2014) was a Canadian educator and the first president of Seneca College serving from 1966 through 1984.
Newnham was born in Shallow Lake, Ontario.[1]
After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II, Newnham went to Queen's University to study physics and math.[2]
Following his graduation Newnham became a teacher and later was the principal of Northview Heights Secondary School in North York from 1960 to 1966.
President of Seneca College (1966-1984)
Newnham became President of Seneca College in 1966 and served until 1984.[2]
During his time in office, Newnham saw the expansion of the college from the Sheppard/Yonge locations to prominent campuses on Finch Avenue, and in King City and Markham (Buttonville Airport).
Under President Newnham's leadership, Seneca pioneered teaching in areas that were new to colleges, such as computing courses, and became a leader in international outreach.[2][3]
Throughout his life Newnham authored several books about the teaching profession.