Robert McLendon
President of
St. Johns River Community College
In office
1972 – November 1, 2008
Preceded byDr. LaPradd
Succeeded byJoe Pickens
Personal details
Alma materFlorida State
Florida Southern

Robert L. McLendon Jr. was an American academic, and the former president of St. Johns River Community College based in Palatka, Florida. He served as the president from 1972 to 2008, and his 36 year tenure made him one of the longest-serving presidents in the history of the Florida Community Colleges System. McLendon was instrumental in transitioning the school from a community college to a state college, leading it to becoming St. Johns River State College, as well as developing two more campuses in Orange Park and St. Augustine. McLendon graduated with his bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College. He received his master's degree and doctorate from Florida State University. McLendon had previously served as vice-president and dean of academic affairs at SJRCC before he was appointed president.

He died on April 26, 2022, at the age of 84.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ "SJR State mourns loss of former President Robert L. McLendon Jr".


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