Guy Hubert Bailey (born August 9, 1950) is an American sociolinguist and the 1st president of the University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley. He was the president of the University of Alabama, his baccalaureate alma mater. He was previously the president of Texas Tech University and held earlier positions at Emory University, Texas A&M University, and Oklahoma State University, prior to serving as dean of liberal arts at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. From there he became provost of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Before assuming the role at Texas Tech, he was the chancellor of the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
Education Bailey holds a bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of Alabama and a doctorate in English linguistics from the University of Tennessee. He did postdoctoral studies at Emory University and Stanford University. He is the author of over 100 books and articles. Print version contains details not found in the web version. See also
Career
University of Texas at San Antonio Before accepting the position of chancellor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, Bailey served as the provost at the University of Texas at San Antonio."Bailey selected as Chancellor of UMKC". Kansas City Business Journal. July 25, 2005
University of Missouri–Kansas City Bailey's term as chancellor of the University of Missouri–Kansas City began on January 1, 2006.
Texas Tech University
On July 2, 2008, Bailey was selected to succeed Jon Whitmore as the president of Texas Tech University. He assumed the position on August 1, 2008."Guy Bailey Becomes Texas Tech's 15th President". Texas Tech University. July 24, 2008 Bailey's wife, Jan Tillery, is a Texas Tech graduate who was raised in the Lubbock area."Tech appears set on president". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. July 3, 2008
University of Alabama
On July 11, 2012, Bailey was named the incoming president of the University of Alabama. His appointment began in early September 2012. On October 31, 2012, Bailey announced he was stepping down as president of the University, to focus on his wife's healthcare needs.
University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley
In 2014, Bailey was revealed to be a shortlisted candidate for the position of inaugural president of The University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley. He was announced as the sole finalist, and de facto incoming president, on 28 April 2014.
Work in linguistics Bailey is known nationally for his work in linguistics and has often researched jointly with his wife. One of his most notable projects is a long-term sociolinguistic study, in collaboration with Patricia Cukor-Avila, in the Brazos Valley of Texas.
Family Bailey has two adult children, Jordan and Brooks, from his first marriage. He was married to his second wife Jan Tillery-Bailey until her death on September 1, 2013.
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