Glenn Alan Niemeyer

Background

Niemeyer, Glenn Alan was born on January 14, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Son of John T. and Johanna F. (Walhout) Niemeyer.

Education

Bachelor in History, Calvin College, 1955. Master of Arts in History, Michigan State University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in History, Michigan State University, 1962.

Career

Teacher society science, Grand Haven Christian School, Michigan, 1955-1958; teaching assistant, assistant instructor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1958-1963; assistant professor of history, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1963-1966; associate professor, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1966-1970; professor, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, since 1970; dean College Arts and Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1970-1973; vice president of colleges, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1973-1976; vice president academic affairs, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, since 1976; provost, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, since 1980. Evaluator commission on institutions of higher education North Control Association, Chicago, since 1974, vice chair, 1994, chair, 1995, vice president, 1996, president, 1997. Member Academy Officers, President's Council State Universities of Michigan.

Achievements

• Glenn Alan Niemeyer has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, history educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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Membership

Trustee Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1974-1980. Trustee Unity Christian High School, Hudsonville, Michigan, 1978-1980, president of the board, 1979-1980. Member American Council on Education, American Association Higher Education.

Connections

Married Betty Sikkenga, July 8, 1955. Children: Kristin, Alexis, Sander.

Father:

John T. Niemeyer

Mother:

Johanna F. (Walhout) Niemeyer

Spouse:

Betty Sikkenga

child:

Sander Niemeyer

child:

Alexis Niemeyer

child:

Kristin Niemeyer