Background
Pierce, George Adams was born on May 21, 1943 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States. Son of Jack Colwell and Shirley (Adams) Pierce.
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George Adams Pierce
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Education
Bachelor in Political Science, Fairleigh Dickinson U., 1969; Master of Arts in Political Science, New School Social Research, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education, Claremont Graduate School, 1976.
Career
Assistant director promotion, Afco, New York City, 1969-1971; director special programs, University of California, Riverside, 1971-1973; assistant to president, Claremont (California) Graduate School, 1973-1975; assistant to president, Seattle U., 1975-1978; director planning, Seattle U., 1978-1983; vice president administration, Seattle U., 1983-1987; vice president planning, Seattle U., 1987-1989; vice president business and finance affairs, Western Washington U., Bellingham, since 1989; Adjunct Professor adult and higher education, Western Washington U., Bellingham, since 1998. Chairman regional review panel Truman Scholarship Foundation, 1977-1990.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Seattle Center Advisory Commission, 1977-1983. Board directors N.W. Kidney Foundation, Seattle, since 1986, Young Men’s Christian Association, Bellingham, since 1990. Chairman pack 41 Boy Scouts American, Bellingham, 1992-1994, chairman troop 7, 1995-1998.
With United States Air Force, 1963-1965. Member American Association Higher Education, Association Institutional Research (regional president 1977), National Association College and University Business Officers (chairman personnel and benefits committee 1992-1994), Rotary.
Interests
Connections
Married Margaret Mary Brakel, Feb.10, 1980. Children: Christopher, Catherine Rose.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat