James Byron Barnes

Background

Barnes, James Byron was born on April 4, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Roy and Kathleen (Elrod) Barnes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Indiana Wesleyan University, 1965; Master of Education in History, Kent State University, 1969; Specialist in Education in History and Social Science, Vanderbilt University, 1972; Doctor of Education in Social Science Education, U. Georgia, 1976.

Career

Associate professor, Center (South Carolina.) Wesleyan College, 1970-1976; associate professor, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, 1976-1981; dean of college, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, 1981-1984; assistant general secretary Department Edition and Ministry, Wesleyan Church, Marion, 1984-1985; vice president academic affairs, Houghton (New York) College, 1985-1987; president, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, since 1987.

Achievements

• James Byron Barnes has been listed as a noteworthy University president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Grant Company Community Foundation, Marion, since 1987. Member of advisory board Salvation Army, since 1989. Member Rotary, Marion/Grant County Chamber of C.

Connections

Married Tommie Schade, August 14, 1965.

Father:

Roy Barnes

Mother:

Kathleen (Elrod) Barnes

Spouse:

Tommie Schade