He is regal, he is beauty, he is grace. He is the president of our university. He is President Doti. All of us are familiar with Chapman’s president, Jim Doti. We see him at multiple events around Chapman, and we are well aware of his joyous personality that brings the Chapman family together. But beyond the role of president, how well do we really know our beloved Doti? Read on, Panthers, and get to know our president!
What are your favorite TV shows?
Curb Your Enthusiasm and Jeopardy
What is your favorite movie?
Marty
How do you take your coffee?
Black
What was your favorite vacation that you have ever been on?
To California and Disneyland when I was 7 years old
What is your favorite cuisine?
Pizza
Which fountain is your favorite on Chapman’s campus?
Marion Halfacre Fountain
What is your favorite thing about Chapman?
Our students
What is your favorite holiday?
Spring Break
Where did you go to college?
University of Illinois for undergrad and University of Chicago for graduate school
What was your major?
Economics
What is your favorite ride at Disneyland?
The Matterhorn
What is your favorite Southern California beach?
Crystal Cove at Laguna Beach
What is your favorite memory at Chapman University?
Meeting my wife Lynne
What is your favorite alcoholic beverage?
Bourbon
Who are your idols in life?
Many, but especially my mom and dad
Who is your favorite singer/band?
Tony Bennett and the Beatles
What is your favorite form of excercise?
Running marathons
What is one country that you have always wanted to travel to?
New Guinea
What is one thing that you want Chapman students to know about you?
I have a tattoo of a panther on my arm
Thank you, President Doti, for being an inspiration to us all!