Charles S. Williams, Ed.D., is professor emeritus in the College of Health and Human Performance. He first came to UF in 1972 as an instructor. After earning his doctoral degree, he served as state 4-H camping director (IFAS), assistant chair in the Department of General Physical Education and director of Recreational Sports. In 1986, he was appointed as the first assistant dean for the college. Dr. Williams served in the dean’s office for 20 years as assistant, associate and senior associate dean.

He has co-authored 27 books and developed commercial CDs and computer software programs. His high school textbook “Personal Fitness: Looking Good/Feeling Good” was used throughout the U.S. and received national awards. Dr. Williams served on numerous college and university committees and received a number of service awards from the Special Olympics, Florida 4-H Council, National Intramural Sports Council, and the Morton Wolfson Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to UF Students, presented by the UF Office of Student Affairs. In 2006, the college honored Dr. Williams’ contributions by establishing the Charles S. Williams Service Award. He is most proud of his efforts, along with Drs. Pigg, Varnes, Fagerberg, and Alexander, to save HHP.

Linda Williams taught in the public school system for 26 years and was twice honored with the Teacher of the Year Award at Fort Clarke Middle School. She set up one of the first technology-based family and consumer sciences labs in the state. Her program received state and national accolades. Linda served as department chair and team leader, and was the lead middle school for family and consumer sciences teachers in Alachua County. In addition to her leadership within the schools, she has served on the State Textbook Adoption Committee, president of the UF Women’s Club and is currently serving as president of the Democratic Women’s Club of Alachua County.

Both Linda and Charles have given presentations throughout the U.S., as well as Asia and Europe. They have helped to establish five student scholarships at three different universities. Currently, Linda and Charles are serving on the Real Rosewood Foundation Board of Directors.

Family is so important to Charles and Linda. They have a daughter, son, daughter-in law and two grandsons who fill their lives with joy every day.

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