Benjamin Harold Alexander

Background

Alexander, Benjamin Harold was born on October 18, 1921 in Roberta, Georgia, United States. Son of Bush Manoah and Annie Willie (Flowers) Alexander.

Education

Bachelor, University Cincinnati, 1943. Master of Science, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Georgetown University, 1957.

Career

Administrator new health career projects, National Center for Health Services Research and Development, Rockville, Maryland., 1968-1971; acting chief general research support branch division research resources, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1971-1974; president, Chicago State University, 1974-1982; then president, University of District of Columbia deputy assistant secretary, Department Education, Washington, 1984; president, Drew Dawn Enterprises, Inc., Washington. Chairman research advisory council Water Resources Center, Washington Technology Institute, 1973-1974. Chairman Congressman Nelsen Committee Workshop, 1973, District of Columbia Commision on Arts and Humanities, 1974.

Member of advisory committee National Science Foundation, 1977. Member Washington Board Education, 1966-1969. 2d vice president District of Columbia Federation Civic Assns., 1970-1971, president, 1972-1973.

Member Howard U. Commision on School of Education, 1973. Trustee Washington Teachers College. Board directors Bradley U., 1980.

Non-lawyer member board directors American Judicature Society, 1980.

Achievements

• Benjamin Harold Alexander has been listed as a noteworthy government official, firm executive, professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Young Men’s Christian Association trustees' council Metropolitan Washington, 1986-1988. Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1947. To major Reserve, 1947-1965.

Fellow Washington Academy of Sciences (vice president 1985-1986). Member Chemical Society Washington (chairman symposium on pollution 1970, program chairman 1971, certificate of appreciation 1970), American Chemical Society (Community Service award 1967), District of Columbia Congress Parents and Teachers, American Bar Association (national non-lawyer member accreditation committee). Life member Alpha Phi Alpha (Distinguished Educator plaque).

Connections

Married Mary Ellen Spurlock, March 21, 1948. Children: Drew Wilson, Dawn Criket.

Father:

Bush Manoah Alexander

Mother:

Annie Willie (Flowers) Alexander

Spouse:

Mary Ellen Spurlock

child:

Drew Wilson Alexander

child:

Dawn Criket Alexander