James Edwin McLean

Background

McLean, James Edwin was born on January 29, 1945 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of William E. and Thesta McLean.

Education

Associate of Arts, Orlando (Florida) Junior College, 1966; Bachelor of Science, U. Florida, 1968; Master in Statistics, U. Florida, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Florida, 1974.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1974-1977; associate professor, U. Alabama, 1977-1981; program chair, U. Alabama, 1978-1985; professor, U. Alabama, 1981-1987; area head, U. Alabama, 1985-1990; research professor, U. Alabama, since 1987; assistant dean, U. Alabama, 1990-1995; university research professor, director Center for Ednl. Accountability, U. Alabama, Birmingham, since 1995.

Achievements

• James Edwin McLean has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1966-1972. Member American Psychological Association, American Statistical Association, American Ednl. Research Association, American Evaluation Association, Mid-South Ednl.

Research Association Delta Kappa (professional educator award 1985), Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, camping.

Connections

Married Sharon Elizabeth Robb, Sept.14, 1968. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Mark Robb.

Father:

William E. McLean

Mother:

Thesta McLean

Spouse:

Sharon Elizabeth Robb

child:

Mark Robb McLean

child:

Elizabeth Ann McLean