William T. Bailey, PhD
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Bailey came to EIU shortly after receiving his doctorate in psychology from Tulane University in 1988. During his time at EIU, Dr. Bailey taught a variety of courses including Theories of Personality, Psychology of Maturity and Old Age and Industrial-Organizational Psychology. He was also a contributing faculty member in EIU’s Gerontology graduate program. His research interests included perceptual and motor skills and gerontology. He also was also an early researcher in the area of father-child relations pertaining to development.
Dr. Bailey’s versatility, willingness to take on any subject, and his passion for teaching were well known. He considered all of his Â鶹´«Ã½ to be family. And, he is remembered for having sent holiday cards to all his Â鶹´«Ã½ and fellow faculty members every year. Dr. Bailey passed away in January 2006.