John Work Scott

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For other people named John Scott, see John Scott (disambiguation).
John Work Scott
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Sixth President of
Washington College
In office
1853–1865
Preceded by James Clark
Succeeded by Jonathan Edwards
Personal details
Born 1807
Died July 25, 1879(1879-07-25)
Alma mater Jefferson College
Profession Educator and Ordained Minister
Religion Presbyterian

John Work Scott was the sixth and last president of Washington College before its merger with Jefferson College to form Washington & Jefferson College.[1]

A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, Scott graduated from Jefferson College in 1827 and worked as a Presbyterian minister.[1] He was elected president of Washington College on November 10, 1852 and was inaugurated in 1853.[1] He earned a salary of $1000 per year and received a raise to $1500 per year in 1859. In 1860, he was elected president of the Maryland Agricultural College, but was unavailable to serve.[2] By 1862, Washington College's enrollment dropped by about two-thirds, as 90 students joined the armed services to fight in the American Civil War.[1] Scott retired from the presidency in August 1865, ostensibly to smooth the merger between Washington College and Jefferrson College. He continued his career in academia by teaching at West Virginia University.[1][3]

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Academic offices
Preceded by President of Washington College
1852–Union of the Colleges		 Succeeded by
Jonathan Edwards
Preceded by President of the Maryland Agricultural College
1860		 Succeeded by
John M. Colby
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