Background
Crain, James Larry was born on July 16, 1935 in Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. Son of Henry and Birdie Von (Blackwell) Crain.
higher education system president
Crain, James Larry was born on July 16, 1935 in Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. Son of Henry and Birdie Von (Blackwell) Crain.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University Southern Mississippi, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, University Southern Mississippi, 1966. Master of Arts, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1963.
Teacher science Varnado High School, (Louisiana), 1957-1964. Assistant professor, associate professor Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, 1966-1972, 72-76, consultant, biologist, 1972-1974, president, 1980-1986. Systems president State Colleges and Universities Louisiana System, since 1986.
Assistant secretary Louisiana Department Culture, Baton Rouge, 1976-1978. Secretary Louisiana Department Culture, Recreation and Tourism, 1978-1980. Genetic counsel Sickle Cell Anemia Program, Hammond, 1974-1975.
Director Natural Science Museum, Hammond, 1967-1976.
Member Arts Council, Hammond, 1982. Member Cultural Foundation, 1982, Friends of Cabildo, New Orleans, 1982, Louisiana History Association, Baton Rouge, Old State Capitol Associates. Member American Association State Colleges and Universities, Northlake Museum and Nature Center.
Member/ American Society Arms Collectors. Member Hammond Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Rotary.
Married Jean Etta Lott, October 15, 1955. Children: Ricky Lynn, Rita Ann, Randall Henry.