Griff D. Pitts

Background

Pitts, Griff D. was born on March 8, 1932 in Urbana, Missouri, United States. Son of Griff D. and Fannie (Doran) Pitts.

Education

Bachelor, Pepperdine U., 1953; Master of Arts, Arizona State University, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1970.

Career

Director counseling and placement, West Virginia State College, 1966-1967; assistant dean to associate dean to dean for student affairs, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1967-1978; professor in student counseling, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1967-1978; dean for student development, S. E. Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1978-1983; academic dean, Lamson Junior College, Phoenix, Arizona, 1985-1989; vice provost, chief academic officer for college system, Phillips College, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1989-1996; dean academic affairs, Masters Institute, San Jose, California, since 1996. Acting vice president student affairs Northeastern Illinois U., 1967-1968, 74-75. Sr.ednl. consultant Advance Schools Inc., Chicago, 1971-1975.

Achievements

• Griff D. Pitts has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Higher Education, American Counseling Association, American College PersonnelAssn., National Career Development Association, American Vocational Association, Association Counseling Edition and Supervision, Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Vocational Association, Psi Chi, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa (vice president 1992, 93).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening, tennis, fitness, church activities.

Connections

Married Sharon Dee Christy, November 22, 1967. Children: Nancy Rae, Steven G.

Father:

Griff D. Pitts

Mother:

Fannie (Doran) Pitts

Spouse:

Sharon Dee Christy

child:

Nancy Rae Pitts

child:

Steven G. Pitts