Background
Durward Roy was born on 22 January in 1939 in Little Mountain, South Carolina, United States. Son of Roy Otho and Mabel Amanda (Huffstettler) Huffman.
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Durward Roy Huffman
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Education
Durward studied at Heald Engineering College at the faculty of the Electrical Engineering. in 1963 Durward became a Bachelor of Science.
In 1966 he was a student of the University of Colorado. He became a Master of Science.
Durward studied at the University of Sarasota. In 1980 he received a degree of the Doctor of Education in Higher Education.
Career
Durward Roy worked as an assistant design engineer, Westinghouse Elec. Corporation, Sunnyvale, California, 1963-1964; instructor electrical engineering, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1965-1967; electrical engineer, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1967-1968; senior process control engineer, Corning Glass Works, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, 1968; associate professor electrical-electronic engineering technology, Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1968-1973; department chairman, Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1971-1973; member of faculty, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina., 1973-1975; associate dean, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1976-1987; acting dean instruction, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1985-1986; president, Northern Maine Technical College, Presque Isle, 1987-2001 and Academic officer Maine Tech.Coll. Sys., Augusta, (part-time) 1994 - 2001; Chief academic officer, Maine Community College System, Augusta, 2001-2004; Consultant Maine Community College System 2004-2010. Presenter workshops, conference papers.
Board directors Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development, 1988-2001, secretary, 1988-1993. Board directors Maine Research and Productivity Council, 1988-1992. Member board directors Maine Gerontological Society, 2006-2009.
Achievements
Religion
Evangelical Christian
"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." (Solomon, Proverbs 4:7 NIV 84)
Membership
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Member steering committee Central Aroostook County (Maine) Job Opportunity Zone
1988 - 1991
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Member public policy committee Maine Alzheimer's Association
2001 - 2002
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Fellow Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology
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Durward is a senior.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Division Engineering Technology executive board.
American Society Engineering Education
1981 - 1982
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Durward is a secretary.
American Society Engineering Education
1982 - 1984
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Commission on community and workforce development.
American Association Community College
1955 - 1997
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Committee on academic, student, community development.
American Association Community College
1998 - 2001
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Member executive committee.
Engineering Technology Leadership Institute
1978 - 1979
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Member executive committee.
Engineering Technology Leadership Institute
1986 - 1987
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Chair accreditation team 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998.
New England Association Schools and Colleges
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Durward was a team member.
New England Association Schools and Colleges
1994 - 1996
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Durward was a chair committee on vocational service.
Rotary
1988 - 1989
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District 7810 scholarships subcommittee.
Rotary
1996 - 2000
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Presque Isle Club
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Presque Isle Club
Interests
Connections
Durward Roy married to Lillian Hope Farrell on 18 April in 1959. Her body ceased all remaining functionally on September 16, 2009, due to a dementia of the Alzheimer's variety. She was a wonderful wife and mother! Very encouraging and supportive of our children and me in our family's home, school, church and career activities. Children: Donald Durward, Heatherlyn. Durward Roy married to Lorraine Elva Kelley Sherwood on 14 November 2009. We assisted each other as part of the caregiving teams in the final years of our respective spouse.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1963
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1966
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1980
Awards
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"Paul Harris Fellow" 2000 and 2001, The Rotary International (Presque Isle Rotary Club), USA
Recognition for service rendered in chairing the District Scholarship Committee and to the community during tenure at Northern Maine Technical College.Recognition for service rendered in chairing the District Scholarship Committee and to the community during tenure at Northern Maine Technical College.
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Service Award of the Engineering Technology Division of the American Society of Engineering Education 1993, USA
The Engineering Technology Division of the American Society For Engineering Education And The Members Of The Editorial Board Of The Journal Of Engineering Technology Are Please To Recognize Durward R. Huffman For His Twelve Years Of Dedicated Service To The Journal Of Engineering Technology 1981-1983. Member of the JET Committee; 1983-87 Member of the Editorial Board; 1987-1989 Production Editor:1989-91 Editor In Chief; 1991-93 Past Editor.The Engineering Technology Division of the American Society For Engineering Education And The Members Of The Editorial Board Of The Journal Of Engineering Technology Are Please To Recognize Durward R. Huffman For His Twelve Years Of Dedicated Service To The Journal Of Engineering Technology 1981-1983. Member of the JET Committee; 1983-87 Member of the Editorial Board; 1987-1989 Production Editor:1989-91 Editor In Chief; 1991-93 Past Editor.
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Title of "President Emeritus", USA
In recognition of his advocacy, support and leadership on behalf of the Maine Community College System students and employees, and his long and distinguished career as president of Northern Maine Community College and as Chief Academic Officer for the Maine Community College Systeme on June 29, 2004.In recognition of his advocacy, support and leadership on behalf of the Maine Community College System students and employees, and his long and distinguished career as president of Northern Maine Community College and as Chief Academic Officer for the Maine Community College Systeme on June 29, 2004.
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Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, USA
This certificate is awarded to Durward R. Huffman Technology Accreditation Commission. Member (IEEE), 1982-85; Vice Chair, 1985-88; Chair-elect, 1988-89; Chair, 1989-90; Past Chair 1990-91 in grateful recognition and with deep appreciation for dedication, support and invaluable contributions to engineering education and to the profession. Signed by: Executive Director and the President on 14 July in 1991.This certificate is awarded to Durward R. Huffman Technology Accreditation Commission.
Member (IEEE), 1982-85; Vice Chair, 1985-88; Chair-elect, 1988-89; Chair, 1989-90; Past Chair 1990-91 in grateful recognition and with deep appreciation for dedication, support and invaluable contributions to engineering education and to the profession.
Signed by: Executive Director and the President on 14 July in 1991.