Background
Ward, James Gordon was born on June 28, 1944 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of Gordon J. and Alice A. Ward.
education administration educator
Ward, James Gordon was born on June 28, 1944 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of Gordon J. and Alice A. Ward.
Bachelor, State University of New York, Albany, 1966. Master of Public Administration, State University of New York, Albany, 1975. Master of Arts, State University of New York, Albany, 1968.
Doctor of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1984.
Teacher social studies, Waterloo (New York) Central Schools, 1967-1972; policy analyst, New York State United Teachers, Albany, 1972-1977; director research, American Federation Teachers, Washington, 1977-1985; assistant professor, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1985-1989; associate professor education administration, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1989-1993; professor educational administration, University of Illinois, Champaign, since 1993; associate dean education, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1990-1995. Consultant in field; member Urbana Board Education, 1991-1996.
Community theologian Episcopal Church Foundation, Champaign, Illinois. Member Confraternity of St. Benedict, American Education Finance Association (board directors 1980-1986, president 1986-1987), History Society of Episcopal Church.
Married Lynn Elizabeth Harmon, January 19, 1981. Children: Heather Anne Davis, James Thomas, Audrey Lynn.