Background
Evans, James Handel was born on June 14, 1938 in Bolton, England. Son of Arthur Handel and Ellen Bowen (Ramsden) Evans. came to the United States, 1965.
architect educator university administrator
Evans, James Handel was born on June 14, 1938 in Bolton, England. Son of Arthur Handel and Ellen Bowen (Ramsden) Evans. came to the United States, 1965.
Diploma of Architecture, University Manchester, England, 1965. Master of Architecture., University Oregon, 1967. Postgraduate, Cambridge University, England, 1970.
Associate dean professor architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1967-1978;
professor art and design, San Jose (California) State University, since 1979;
associate executive vice president, San Jose (California) State University, 1978-1981;
interim executive vice president, San Jose (California) State University, 1981-1982;
executive vice president, San Jose (California) State University, 1982-1991;
interim president, San Jose (California) State University, 1991-1992;
president, San Jose (California) State University, 1992-1995;
vice chancellor, California State University System, Long Beach, California., 1995-1996;
planning president, California State University Channel Islands, Ventura. Consultant Ibiza Nueva, Ibiza, Spain, 1977-1980. Visiting professor Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid, 1977.
Visiting lecturer Herriott Watt U., Edinburgh, 1970. Member of advisory committee Army Command Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1988.
Trustee Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, 1987-1990. Board directors San Jose Shelter, 1988-1990. Director San Jose Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1994, Ventura County Museum History and Art.
Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member Royal Institute British Architects, Association University Architects.
Married Carol L. Mulligan, September 10, 1966. Children: Jonathan, Sarah.