James H. Erickson

Background

Erickson, James H. was born on May 18, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Chester E. and Ethyl M. (Jackson) Erickson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bradley U., 1961; Master of Arts, Bradley U., 1966; Doctor of Education, Indiana U., 1970.

Career

Reporter, United Press International, Chicago, 1960-1961; consultant, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Indianapolis, 1961-1963; director, public information, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1963-1969; assistant to president and chancellor, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1970-1978; dean of student services, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1978-1982; associate vice president, Bradley U., Peoria, Illinois, 1982-1985; director news bureau, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1969-1970; vice chancellor for university relations and development, University of California, Riverside, since 1985. Adjunct Professor Bradley U., Peoria, 1969-1984. Fundraising consultant for colleges and charitable organizations, Illinois and California, 1980-1990.

Commencement speakerfor high schools, Illinois, 1970-1985.

Achievements

• James H. Erickson has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Tri-County Urban League, Peoria, 1974-1976, board member, Distinguished Svc award, 1981. Vice president Salvation Army Advisory Board, Peoria, 1980, board member. Board member Symphony Board Dirs., Economics Development Council.

President Greater Riverside Area Urban League, since 1993. Sergeant United States Army Reserve, 1962-1968. Member Raincross club.

Interests

• Avocations: family, sports, traveling.

Connections

Married Janet Jean Selberg, June 24, 1966. Children: Michael James, Richard James.

Father:

Chester E. Erickson

Mother:

Ethyl M. (Jackson) Erickson

Spouse:

Janet Jean Selberg

child:

Michael James Erickson

child:

Richard James Erickson