Background
James, Forrest Donald was born on September 14, 1927 in Oklahoma City. Son of Forrest and Dorothy (Donaldson) James.
James, Forrest Donald was born on September 14, 1927 in Oklahoma City. Son of Forrest and Dorothy (Donaldson) James.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Oklahoma City U., 1951; Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy (Lucinda Bidwell Beebee fellow), Boston University, 1959; postgraduate (Rotary Foundation fellow), U. Zurich, Switzerland, 1956-1957.
From instructor to associate professor, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio., 1958-1965; assistant dean arts and science, Miami University, 1961-1964; acting dean arts and science, Miami University, 1964-1965; vice president academic affairs, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1965-1967; acting president, U. Rhode Island, 1967-1968; president, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, 1968-1987; director, New Britain Bank & Trust. Corporator Savings Bank New Britain. President Connecticut Council Higher Education.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1948. Member International Association University President, American Association State Colleges and Universities (international studies committee), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Gerti Hauser, December 28, 1974. Children— Kevin, Kurt.