James John Richards

Background

Richards, James John was born on June 4, 1941 in Franklin Square, New York, United States. Son of James August and Ann (Drougalis) Richards.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, Hofstra U., 1964; Master of Science in Counseling, Hofstra U., 1969; postgraduate, Hofstra U., since 1990.

Career

Assistant to president, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, 1965-1969; counselor, C.W. Post College, Greenvale, New York, 1969; counselor, Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York, 1970-1975; department chairman student personnel services, Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York, 1975-1979; associate dean students, Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York, 1979-1983; dean students, Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York, since 1983.

Achievements

• James John Richards has been listed as a noteworthy College dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, vice president Carle Place (New York) Board Education, 1986-1989. Member Boards of Cooperative Educational Services Citizens Advisory Council, Westbury, New York, 1990-1992. Member Long Island Forum of Responsible Educators to End Discrimination, 1991-1993.

Vice president State University of New York Council, 1991-1993, president 1993-1995. Member Long Island Council Student Pers. Adminstrs. (president 1990-1993), Westbury-Carle Place Rotary (president 1991-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: tropical fish, sailing, theatrical fund raising.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Cluff Lascelle, December 5, 1970. Children: Elizabeth Ann, James George.

Father:

James August Richards

Mother:

Ann (Drougalis) Richards

Spouse:

Elizabeth Cluff Lascelle

child:

James George Richards

child:

Elizabeth Ann Richards