James F. Cox, who had served as a member of the first faculty, was selected to replace Whiteside, but at the beginning of the school year his wife became ill and he was forced to take leave to take care of her. His brother, A.B. Cox, filled in for him during that term.
James Cox was head of the education department from 1919 until 1923 when he became dean of the college. After serving as dean for eight years, he returned to the presidential position he had resigned 20 years earlier.
During his term the school was struggling to weather the Depression. Teachers' salaries were reduced, and loans and gifts saved the school from bankruptcy.
In 1940, requesting that the administrative duties be given to a younger man, he resigned the presidency. After that he taught as a Bible professor until 1951.
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