Background
Ward, Gordon A. was born on May 22, 1926 in Edgeley, North Dakota, United States. Son of Charles William and Eleanor Grace (Whitman) Ward.
Ward, Gordon A. was born on May 22, 1926 in Edgeley, North Dakota, United States. Son of Charles William and Eleanor Grace (Whitman) Ward.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Northern State College, 1950. Master of Arts in History, University Wyoming, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education, University Wyoming, 1969.
Postgraduate in Economics, Stanford University, 1961.
Administrator Public Schools, Casper, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, 1950—1967. Administrative assistant to president Casper College, 1967. Dean instruction Central Wyoming College, 1968.
President Sheridan College, 1973—1988, Wyoming Community College Athletic Conference, 1977. Chairman Wyoming President's Council, 1982—1984. Member Wyoming House Representatives, 1964—1966.
Secretary Northern Wyoming Community Foundation, 1973—1989. Chairman Legislation-Executive Commission Reorganization State Government Wyoming, 1974—1976, member, 1974—1978, Wyoming Governor's Task Force Nondiscrimination Basis Handicap, 1976—1977, Wyoming Legislation Executive Committee Revenue & Expenditures, 1987—1988. Member advisory board National Guard, 1977—1979, Hugh O'Brian Foundation, 1981—1988.
Treasurer Council Occupational Education, 1983—1984. With United States Navy, 1944-1945, PTO.
Elder Presbyterian Church. Member of Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Kappa Pi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Betty Lou Butler Ward, August 27, 1958. Children: Cheryl Denise(deceased), Kimberly Annual.