Jack Van Kirk Doland

Background

Doland, Jack Van Kirk was born on March 3, 1928 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, United States. Son of Earl A. and Irma (Williams) Doland.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Tulane University, 1950; Master of Education, Louisiana State University, 1954; Doctor of Education, Louisiana State University, 1977.

Career

Teacher, coach, Sulphur (Louisiana) High School, 1950-1966; teacher, coach, Dequincy (Louisiana) High School, 1953-1957; assistant football coach, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1966-1970; athletic director, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1970-1979; president, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1980-1987; senator from District 26, State of Louisiana, 1988-1991.

Achievements

• Jack Van Kirk Doland has been listed as a noteworthy University president, state senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Southern Regional Education Board, from 1980. Member county National Collegiate Athletic Association Board, Kansas City. Vice president American Red Cross, Lake Charles, 1982-1991.

Director First Methodist Church, 1970-1991. Served with Louisiana National Guard, 1948-1954. Member American Football Coaches Association.

Connections

Married Nell Richardson, October 17, 1952. Children: Diane, Connie.

Father:

Earl A. Doland

Mother:

Irma (Williams) Doland

Spouse:

Nell Richardson

child:

Diane Doland

child:

Connie Doland