Graham Alfred Jones

Background

Jones, Graham Alfred was born on October 29, 1937 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Son of Charles Henry and Doris Beatrice (Powell) Jones. came to the United States, 1991.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Queensland, 1960; Bachelor of Education with 1st honors, U. Queensland, 1964; Master of Arts, San Diego State University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana U., 1974.

Career

Teacher, Cavendish Road High School, Brisbane, 1961-1966; Fulbright Exch. teacher, John Francis Polytechnic, Los Angeles, 1966-1967; head department mathematics, Kelvin Grove Teachers College, Brisbane, 1968-1971; head department mathematics, Kelvin Grove College Advanced Education, Brisbane, 1974-1976; dean of science, Kelvin Grove College Advanced Education, Brisbane, 1976-1982; campus principal, Brisbane College Advanced Education, Carseldine campus, Brisbane, 1982-1985; pro-vice chancellor, professor, director, Gold Coast (Australia) University College, Griffith U., 1985-1991; professor mathematics, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1991. Member Board Teacher Education, Brisbane, 1982-1986. Chair Mathematics Advisory Committee of Queensland, Brisbane, 1968-1971, 74-76.

Achievements

• Graham Alfred Jones has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Australian Institute Management, Australian College Education. Member Mathematics Education.Rsch. Group of Australasia (life, founding president 1980-1984), American Ednl.Rsch.

Association, National Council Teachers Mathematics (reviewer for journals since 1991).

Interests

• Avocations: surfing, wind-surfing, theatre, tennis, cryptic crosswords.

Connections

Married Marion Rose Rudge, December 15, 1962. Children: Timothy Charles, Cameron Philip.

Father:

Charles Henry Jones

Mother:

Doris Beatrice (Powell) Jones

Spouse:

Marion Rose Rudge

child:

Cameron Philip Jones

child:

Timothy Charles Jones