Background
Young, James Fred was born on November 11, 1934 in Burnsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Ray and Nina (Briggs) Young.
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James Fred Young
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Associate of Arts, Mars Hill College, 1954; Bachelor of Science, Wake Forest U., 1956; Master of Education, U. North Carolina, 1957; Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1964.
Career
Teacher, Micaville (North Carolina) High School, 1957-1958;
research assistant, Columbia University, 1959;
principal, Enfield School, Halifax County, North Carolina, 1959-1961;
assistant superintendent, Halifax County (North Carolina) Schools, 1961-1964;
assistant superintendent, Burlington (North Carolina) City Schools, 1964-1968;
superintendent, Lynchburg (Virginia) public schools, 1968-1971;
deputy superintendent public instructor, Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond, 1971-1973;
president, Elon College, Elon College, North Carolina, since 1973. Chairman of the Board North Carolina National Bank, Burlington. Board of directors Burlington Day School,1974—, Appalachian Regional Education Laboratory, Charleston, West Virginia, 1972-1973.
Chairman Governor's Task Force on Financing Standards of Quality for Public Schools in Virginia, 1972-1973. Secretary Executive Committee Indiana College Fund North Carolina, 1976-1978. Member Executive Committee United Church of Christ Council for Higher Education, since 1977.
Achievements
Membership
Served with Army of the United States, 1958. Member North Carolina Education Association (president Halifax County unit 1960-1961, Burlington unit 1967-1968), North Carolina Association Indiana Colleges Universities (secretary Executive Committee since 1978, chairman 1985-1989), National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (president's advanced.coun. since 1977, commission on eligibility and academic standards, chairman coun.pres.'s 1988-1990), International Association University President (vice president southeastern region), Alamance County Chamber of C. (director 1974-1975).
Connections
Married Phyllis Elizabeth Johnson, Apr.15, 1962. Children: Alan James, David Barden, Jane Elizabeth.
