Jack Oland Anderson

Background

Anderson, Jack Oland was born on August 5, 1921 in Michigan, United States. Son of Seymour and Laura (Fox) Anderson.

Education

Student, Ferris State College, 1941. Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, 1948. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1950.

Doctor of Education, Michigan State University, 1962.

Career

Teacher public schools, Michigan, 1949-1959; instructor, Michigan State University, 1959-1962; director education, Lansing (Michigan) Business Institute, 1962-1965; executive director, Lockyear Business College, 1965-1966; academic dean, Detroit College, 1966-1969; president, Bristol (Tennessee) College, 1969-1983; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Bristol (Tennessee) College, 1983-1988. Past chairman Sullivan County Vocational Advisory Committee. Past vice chairman region IV prorietary school coordinating county unites states department Education.

Past president Tennessee Business College Association, Southeastern Business College Association.

Achievements

• Jack Oland Anderson has been listed as a noteworthy college official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Past member Sullivan County Board Equalization, Bristol Power Board, Sullivan County History Commission, Tennessee Public Svc. Council, board administration 1st Baptist Church, Bristol, Appalachian Regional Commission Health Systems Aging. Past chairman district 757, Rotary Foundation Captain United States Army, 1942-1946.

Member Rotary (Paul Harris fellow), B.P.O.E. Lodge (# 232).

Connections

Father:

Seymour Anderson

Mother:

Laura (Fox) Anderson