Background
Nolan, Donald James was born on May 14, 1934 in Cohoes, New York, United States. Son of John T. and Henrietta M. (Courteau) Nolan.
Nolan, Donald James was born on May 14, 1934 in Cohoes, New York, United States. Son of John T. and Henrietta M. (Courteau) Nolan.
AB, State University of New York, Albany, 1960; Master of Arts, State University of New York, Albany, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1967.
Instructor French, University of Illinois, 1965-1967;
assistant professor romance languages, State University of New York, Albany, 1968-1969;
director College Proficiency Examinations, New York State Education Department, 1969-1971;
director regents external degree program, U. State of New York, 1971-1978;
assistant commissioner higher education, New York State Education Department, 1978-1982;
deputy commissioner higher, professional education, New York State Education Department, since 1982. Member President's Advisory Panel Accreditation, 1977-1979, Commission Higher Edition and the Adult Learner, 1986-1989, steering committee Outcomes Analysis in Accreditation, 1990-1992. Chair task force expectation external publications, 1990-1992.
Consultant, lecturer in field.
1st Lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1957. Member State Higher Education Executive Officers (president 1992-1993).
Married Marguerite Ellen Hastings, June 20, 1959. Children: Mark Andrew, David Matthew, Laura Ellen, Barbara Anne, Gwyn Margaret, Stephen James, Jay Robert, Kelly Elizabeth, Donald Joseph.