Drummond joined Elon in 1987 and was the founding chair of the Department of Leisure and Sport Management.
President Connie Ledoux Book shared news of the Oct. 17 death of longtime Elon faculty member Jim Drummond in the following message.
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Dear colleagues,
With sadness I write to share news of the death of longtime Elon faculty member Jim Drummond, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, after an extended illness.
Jim joined Elon in 1987 and developed academic programs in health, physical education and recreation, the department known today as Sport Management in the School of Communications. He was founding department chair of the Leisure and Sport Management department and served for many years as the university parliamentarian. He retired in 2012.
Jim served as co-chair of the annual faculty/staff fundraising campaign and was proud of his department’s efforts to establish an impactful endowed scholarship fund.
Jim was highly involved with the Alamance County community through Special Olympics. He also served on the Alamance County and City of Burlington park and recreation advisory committees and served in various capacities for the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association. In 2010 that organization honored Jim with a meritorious service award for his leadership and service.
Messages of condolence to Jim’s wife Brenda and their family may be sent to 428 Oakland Drive, Burlington, NC 27215.
Please join me in prayers of comfort for the Drummond family,
Connie