Background
Shields, Donald James was born on October 28, 1937 in Paris, Illinois, United States.
Shields, Donald James was born on October 28, 1937 in Paris, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1959. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1964.
Assistant professor Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1964-1965. Professor Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1965-2000. Adjunct professor Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, since 1975, Edison Community College, since 2000.
Precinct committeeperson, ward chair Indiana Democratic Party, Indianapolis, 1989-1997. Chair Lee County (Florida) Democratic Campaign Committee, 2000. Member American Association of University Professors (state board directors 1995-1997), Indiana Communications Association, Centera States Communications Association, Speech Communications Association.
Son of John and Harriet Ann (Francis) S. Divorced; children: Donald Gary, Christina Shields-Proctor.