Arlen Ray Zander

Background

Zander, Arlen Ray was born on December 12, 1940 in Shiner, Texas, United States. Son of Elton A. and Lillie G. (Malina) Zander.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Texas, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Florida State University, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor physics, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1970-1974; associate professor physics, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1975-1979; professor physics, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1980-1989; coordinator external grants, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1974-1977; assistant dean arts and science, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1982-1986; dean arts and science, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1986-1989; provost, vice president academic affairs, N.E. Louisiana U., Monroe, since 1989. Liaison superconducting super collider E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1987-1989. Lecturer foreign countries.

Commentator weekly radio show Science Update, 1981-1982.

Achievements

• Arlen Ray Zander has been listed as a noteworthy Academic director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Campaign chairman United Way, Commerce, 1988. Board of Governors Monroe Symphony Orchestra, 1991. Member American Association Higher Education, American Association Physics Teachers, West Monroe Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1994), Lions (board directors international youth camp 1983-1986), Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, reading, racquetball, classical music.

Connections

Married Dorothy Marie Mayer, February 1, 1964. Children: Melanie, Aaron, Bryan.

Father:

Elton A. Zander

Mother:

Lillie G. (Malina) Zander

Spouse:

Dorothy Marie Mayer

child:

Bryan Zander

child:

Melanie Zander

child:

Aaron Zander