Background
West, Charlotte was born on September 19, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Floyd Ellsworth and Charlotte (Stewart) W.
West, Charlotte was born on September 19, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Floyd Ellsworth and Charlotte (Stewart) W.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physical Education, Florida State University, 1954. Master of Education in Physical Education and Dance, University North Carolina, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education, University Wisconsin, 1970.
Coach women's sports, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1957-1965;
instructor, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1957-1965;
assistant professor physical education, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1965-1969;
associate professor physical education, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1969-1972;
professor physical education, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, since 1972;
director women's athletics, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1960-1986;
associate athletic director, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1986-1987, 88-;
acting athletic director, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1987-1988. Consultant United States Senators Thurmond and Gravel, Washington. Consultant Title IX, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1980-1981.
Committee member Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference, St. Louis, since 1982. Member United States Olympic Committee, 1978.
Member American Association of University Women, National Collegiate Athletic Association (council member since 1986), Council Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators, National Association Collegiate Directors Athletics, Women's Basketball Coaches Association (issues committee 1993, administrator of year 1989).