Background
Cleary, James W. was born on April 16, 1927 in Milwaukee.
Cleary, James W. was born on April 16, 1927 in Milwaukee.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Marquette University, 1950. Master of Arts, Marquette University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1956.
Instructor, director forensics high school, Wisconsin, 1949-1951; instructor speech, head coach debate, Marquette U., 1951-1953; from instructor to professor speech, University of Wisconsin, 1956-1963; vice chancellor academic affairs, University of Wisconsin, 1966-1969; president, California State University, Northridge, since 1969. Member President's Commission National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Served to Second lieutenant Army of the United States, 1945-1947. Member Speech Association American, American Association State Colleges Universities (chairman 1983), National Collegiate Athletic Association (president' commission since 1984, chairman division II committee).
Married Janet Cleary, 1950 (deceased 2002). Children: Colleen, Patricia (deceased 2000).