Background
Brown, James Montgomery was born on May 21, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
academic administrator literature educator
Brown, James Montgomery was born on May 21, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Student, Texas Christian University, 1939. Bachelor in Chemistry, Rice University, 1942. Master of Science in Meteorology, California Institute of Technology, 1943.
Master of Arts in English, State University Iowa, 1948. Postgraduate, Kenyon School English, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy in English, State University Iowa, 1951.
Chemist, Pan American Oil Corporation, 1942; associate Professor of English, Eastern Montana College Education, Billings, 1950-1954; associate professor, then professor, North Texas State University, Denton, 1954-1960; Professor of English and Business Administration, North Texas State University, Denton, 1960-1962; Professor of English, North Texas State University, Denton, 1962-1963; technical publications specialist, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, 1963-1965; Professor of English language and literature, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1965-1989; assistant to vice president academic affairs, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1966-1968; various administrative positions, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, 1968-1970; professor emeritus, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville, since 1989; chancellor, Southern Illinois U., Edwardsville. Chief board staff of board of trustees Southern Illinois U., 1970-1974. General secretary Southern Illinois U. Sys., 1974-1979, acting chancellor, 1979, 86, vice chancellor, 1979-1986, 86-89, vice chancellor emeritus, 1989-1991, chancellor, 1991-1995, chancellor emeritus, since 1995.
Captain United States Army, 1942-1946. M C.
Divorced; 4 children.