Frank A. Gourley

Background

Gourley, Frank A. was born on June 24, 1940 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Arnett and Georgia Davis (Bousman) Gourley.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1962; Master of Science in Technology Education, North Carolina State University, 1970; Doctor of Education in Occupl. Education, North Carolina State University, 1984.

Career

Instructor engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Danville, 1962-1965; research assistant, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1965-1966; assistant director engineering technical programs, North Carolina Department Community College's, Raleigh, 1966-1980; from coordinator technical development to senior safety engineer, Carolina Power & Light Company, Raleigh, 1980-1990; director division engineering technical, West Virginia University Institute Technology, Montgomery, since 1990. Board directors Kanawha Valley Mining Institute, Charleston, West Virginia. Commissioner technical accreditation Commission Accrditation Board Engineering Technology, since 1995.

Achievements

• Frank A. Gourley has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Engineering Education (numerous offices), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: music, crafts, skiing, canoeing, traveling.

Connections

Married Mary Joyce Pass, June 17, 1967 (divorced 1997). Children: Elizabeth, F. Austin.

Father:

Frank Arnett Gourley

Mother:

Georgia Davis (Bousman) Gourley

Spouse:

Mary Joyce Pass

child:

F. Austin Gourley

child:

Elizabeth Gourley