Biographical Information: This endowment is intended to help educate the next generation of higher education leaders and to deepen their understanding of the role that colleges and universities play in the broader society.
It is established by James C. Votruba, a graduate of the higher education administration doctoral program, in honor of his parents, F. James and Elizabeth M. Votruba, both of whom are graduates of MSU. Mr. and Mrs. Votruba were the first in their families to attend college and they had a deep appreciation for the role that higher education can play in advancing both individual and social progress.
The Votruba family honors them for their commitment to each other, to their family, and to the values that have enriched their lives and the lives of those around them.