Background
Qualley, Charles Albert was born on March 19, 1930 in Creston, Iowa, United States. Son of Albert Olaf and Cleora (Dietrick) Qualley.
Qualley, Charles Albert was born on March 19, 1930 in Creston, Iowa, United States. Son of Albert Olaf and Cleora (Dietrick) Qualley.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drake University, 1952. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1956. Master of Fine Arts, University Iowa, 1958.
Doctor of Education, Illinois State University, 1967.
Art teacher Des Moines Public Schools, 1952, 1954—1955. Critic art teacher University Iowa, 1955-1957. Professor fine arts University Colorado, Boulder, 1958-1990, professor emeritus, since 1990, chairman department fine arts, 1968-1971, associate chairman, 1981-1982.
Visiting professor Institute for Shipboard Education, semester at sea, 1979, visiting distinguished professor Illinois State University, 1985.
Served with Army of the United States, 1952-1954, Korea. Member National Art Education Association (Vice-President 1980-1982, president 1987-1989, director convention services since 1990, fellow since 1990, Art Educator of Year 1993), National Art Education Foundation (trustee since 1987, chair board of trustees since 1996), Colorado Art Education Association (editor 1965-1967, 75, president 1976-1978), Delta Phi Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Kappa Delta.
Married Betty Jean Griffith, November 26, 1954. Children: Janet Lynn, John Stuart.