SPRING 2022 19 numerous initiatives for continuous improvement of teaching and learning at the University. A graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Linam began her career as a public school educator in Austin, followed by service as Minister of Childhood Education at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, before beginning her tenure at DBU in 1989. Since then, she has served in many roles, which have included University Provost, Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs, Dean of the College of Education, and Executive Director of the Women’s Auxiliary Board. Dr. Linam also helped advance the University to a Level V institution, resulting in approval for DBU to begin offering doctoral programs. She was the primary advocate of DBU’s service-learning initiatives and helped to establish the new Center for Mentoring. Dr. Linam is the recipient of the DBU Women’s Auxiliary Board Ruth Award and was twice honored by the Student Affairs division as Outstanding Organization Advisor of the Year. Dr. Linam is married to Dennis, who previously served as DBU’s Vice President for External Affairs, and they have three children, Angela, Diane, and Brooks, and one grandson, Spencer. They are active members of First Baptist Church in Arlington. “It was our great pleasure to grant this honorary doctorate to our dear friend and colleague Dr. Gail Linam,” said DBU President Dr. Adam C. Wright. “She has been such an outstanding and dedicated servant leader at this University for so many years and has made an important contribution to DBU’s becoming a leading institution of Christ-centered higher education.” MBA graduate Zac Funderburk and DBU Chancellor Dr. Gary Cook
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