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University mourns passing of Douglas, former administrator

Dwight Douglas

Dwight O. Douglas, 76, former vice president of student affairs at UGA, died Feb. 22.

A native of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, Douglas was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. After high school, he received a Bachelor of Science in education  and a Master of Science in education from Eastern Illinois University. Douglas then pursued and obtained his doctorate in education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Douglas joined UGA in 1972 as the director of housing. From 1974-1975, he was the associate dean of student affairs. From 1976-1978 he was dean of students. Douglas was associate vice president of academic affairs from 1978-1980. From 1980-2000, he served as vice president of student affairs.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Carol, his children Terri Moore of Athens, Staci Douglas Calhoun (Gregory) of Washington D.C.; and Dana Ashley (Alan) of Jefferson, as well as  seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.