Vera King Farris (July 18, 1938[2] – November 28, 2009[3][4]) was the third president of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey from May 25, 1983, to June 3, 2003.

[4] She emphasized academic excellence and is credited with leading the college to become a "nationally ranked institution, and increasing SAT scores, minority enrollment and retention.

"[7] As a professional scientist, she supported major initiatives in sustainability, such as "one of the world’s largest geothermal heating and cooling systems.

[3] She died on November 28, 2009, in Pomona, New Jersey, at the age of 71 after a brief illness and is buried in Germania Cemetery in Galloway Township.

[2] 2003- Stockton college paid 75k to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit after a male vice president rejected her advances.