Background
Merrell, David Boles was born on June 24, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph John and Audrey Dale (Boles) Merrell.
educator university administrator
Merrell, David Boles was born on June 24, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph John and Audrey Dale (Boles) Merrell.
South.Ralph John and Audrey Dale (Boles) M. Bachelor of Arts, Abilene Christian University, 1964. Master of Arts, University Arkansas,1966.
Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1979. English teacher Abilene Christian University, Texas, 1966-1969, 70-72, 75—.
Vice president Cascade Fashions Akron, Ohio, 1969-1970.
English instructor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1972-1975. Golf coachAbilene Christian University, 1976-1978, chairman English department, 1981-1985, dean College Liberal and Fine Arts, 1985-1993, faculty athletics representative, 1988, director Curriculum and Advising, 1993-1995, director Curriculum and Advising, registrar, 1995. Councillor Conference College Teachers English, Texas, 1983-1986.Coordinator: (book) Good Writing, 1974.
English teacher Abilene Christian University, Texas, 1966—1972, since 1975. Vice president Cascade Fashions Akron, Ohio, 1969—1970. English instructor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1972—1975.
Golf coach Abilene Christian University, 1976—1978, chairman English department, 1981—1985. Dean College Liberal and Fine Arts, 1985—1993, faculty athletics representative, since 1988. Director Curriculum and Advising, 1993—1995, director, registrar, since 1995.
Councillor Conference College Teachers English, Texas, 1983—1986.
Member American Association Advancement Core Cirriculum, American Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, National Academic Advising Association, Conference on Christianity and Literature, Sports Literature Association, South Center Modern Language Association, Texas Association Deans Liberal Arts and Sciences (board directors 1990-1993, vice president 1993-1994, president 1994-1995), Conference College Teachers English Texas, Texas Academy Advising Network, Texas Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Texas Humanities Alliance, Texas College English. Association; Member Church of Christ.
Married Martha Ann Page Gaines Merrell, August 21, 1971. Children: Jocelyn Leigh, Phylliese Ann, Flynt Page Gaines, Dezarae Gaines.