Background
Russell, James Alvin was born on December 25, 1917 in Lawrenceville, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor James Alvin and Nellie M. (Pratt) Russell.
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James Alvin Russell
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Education
Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1940; Bachelor of Science, Bradley U., 1941; Master of Science, Bradley U., 1950; special institutions, Bradley U. Doctor of Education, U. Maryland., 1967; special institutions, Wayne U. special institutions, University of Michigan special institutions, University of Illinois special institutions, National Science Foundation.
Career
Professor, director division engineering, also professor education division graduate studies, Hampton Institute, 1950-1971; president, St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, 1971-1981; director instructional programs and student services, Virginia Community College System, 1981-1982; chairman division professional studies, West Virginia State College, 1982-1986; acting president, West Virginia State College, 1986-1987; executive assistant to president, West Virginia State College, 1987-1988; president, Southern West Virginia Community College, 1988-1989; retired, Southern West Virginia Community College, 1989.
Achievements
Membership
President Peninsula Council Human Relations, 1961-1965. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, American Association University Adminstrs., American Vocational Association, American Technology Education Association, National Association Industrial Technology, American Association for Higher Education, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Education, Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Kappa Mu, Iota Lambda Sigma, Omega Psi Phi.
Connections
Married Lottye J. Washington, December 25, 1943. Children: Charlotte Justyne, James Alvin III.
