Three former administrators at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College have recently been awarded emeritus status for their lasting contributions during their tenure at the institution.  ABAC President David Bridges said Dr. Gail Dillard, Dr. Tim Marshall, and Dr. Bobbie Robinson have been selected for the prestigious emeritus status.

“Emeritus status is an honor bestowed upon individuals who have made significant positive contributions over time to an educational institution,” Bridges said.  “I know that I speak on behalf of many colleagues and students in expressing appreciation for their long and distinguished careers.”

Dillard and Robinson were named Professor Emerita of English, and Marshall was named Professor Emeritus of Agriculture.

Marshall, an ABAC alumnus, began his professional career at ABAC in 2006 as a Division Chair/Professor in Agriculture and Forest Resources. He was promoted to Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2009.  He retired in 2017.

Dillard served in various capacities at ABAC from 1980 until her retirement in 2017. She began as a part time Instructor of Humanities and retired as Vice President of Academic Affairs. During her career, she also served as Executive Director of ABAC on the Square and the Early Admissions Program.  

Robinson was hired as an Assistant Professor of English in 1992 and became the Division Chair of Humanities in 2002.  In 2009, she was promoted to Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and in 2017 she retired from a successful teaching career.