Gerald Phillip Burns

Background

Burns, Gerald Phillip was born on October 1, 1918 in Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Gerald John and Lillian (Griffin) Burns.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 1941. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1946. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1948.

Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1962.

Career

Vice president, Reed College, 1955-1958; president, Indiana College Funds, New York City, 1958-1967; vice president, Johns Hopkins University, 1967-1969; professor higher education, Florida State University, 1969-1973; president, Our Lady of the Lake U., San Antonio, 1973-1978; professor, Our Lady of the Lake U., 1978-1984; president, California State University Foundation (systemwide), 1984-1986; senior consultant, Marts and Lundy, Inc., 1986-1988. Director Texas State Bank.

Achievements

• Gerald Phillip Burns has been listed as a noteworthy Higher education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Trustees in Higher Education : their functions and coordination

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  • Administrators in Higher Education; Their Functions and Coordination

Membership

Board member AARP-ANDRUS Foundation, Washington, 1986-1990. Vice chairman Institute of Americas. Chairman board directors San Antonio Public Library., 1975-1982.

Chairman Palm Beach County Library. Board, 1989-1992; secretary L'Ambiance Village Board. Board directors Area Agency Aging.

Major United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Association Higher Education, Public Relations Society of America, American Institute Character Education (board director), Rotary (Boca Raton) (program chairman), AARP (president west Boca Chapter), University Club (New York City), Agryle (San Antonio).

Connections

Married Cecile Gayzik, June 20, 1970. Children: Gerald, Michael, James.

Father:

Gerald John Burns

Mother:

Lillian (Griffin) Burns

Spouse:

Cecile Gayzik

child:

Gerald Burns

child:

James Burns

child:

Michael Burns