Background
Gira, Catherine Russell was born on October 30, 1932 in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Anthony and Mary (Stephen) Russell.
Gira, Catherine Russell was born on October 30, 1932 in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Anthony and Mary (Stephen) Russell.
Bachelor of Science, California State University, 1953. Master of Education, Johns Hopkins University, 1957. M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1972.
Doctor of Philosophy, American University, 1975.
Teacher, Baltimore County, Baltimore, 1953-1960; head department, Baltimore County, Baltimore, 1958-1960; writing consultant, Maryland. State Department Education, 1960-1968; instructor, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1964-1965; from assistant professor to professor, U. Baltimore, 1965-1981; acting dean, U. Baltimore, 1981-1982; provost, U. Baltimore, 1982-1991; president, Frostburg (Maryland.) State University, since 1991.
Board directors Western Maryland Health Systems, 1996—2006. Chair board directors Leadership Maryland, 2004—2006. Member American Association University Administrators (board directors 1984-1987, president-elect 1987, president 1988-1990), Federation State Humanities Councils (board directors 1990-1994, vice-chair 1993-1994), Maryland Humanities Council (chairman 1989-1990, 2006-2008), Maryland Association Higher Education (board directors 1983-1985, president 1986-1987), Maryland Women's Heritage Center (board directors since 2002), Shakespeare Association American, Edgar Allan Poe Society (board directors since 1982).
Married Joseph Andrew Gira, July 17, 1954 (deceased). Children: Cheryl Ann, Thomas Russell.