Background
Byrd, Arthur Ray was born on November 8, 1947 in Nigton, Texas, United States. Son of Rufus and Margie Lee (Lacy) Byrd.
Byrd, Arthur Ray was born on November 8, 1947 in Nigton, Texas, United States. Son of Rufus and Margie Lee (Lacy) Byrd.
Associate of Arts, Bellevue Community College, 1971. Bachelor, University Washington, 1973. Master Communication, University Washington, 1975.
Doctor of Education, University Washington, 1986.
Director multi-cultural services, career and job placement, Everett (Washington) Community College, 1974-1984; director student services, Portland (Oregon) Community College, 1984-1987; vice president student services, San Francisco City College, since 1987; vice president student development and services, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, California, since 1990. President Doctor ARB & Associations, Grover City, California, since 1987.
Member of executive board National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, San Francisco, 1987, 3d vice president Santa Maria/hom Poc. Member Million Dollar Club, 1990.
Married Betty Shivers, May 5, 1972. 1 child, Arturo Kenyatta.