Background
Costar, James William was born on February 19, 1925 in Hawarden, Iowa, United States. Son of Ward William and Beulah Marie (McNaughton) Costar.
Costar, James William was born on February 19, 1925 in Hawarden, Iowa, United States. Son of Ward William and Beulah Marie (McNaughton) Costar.
Bachelor of Science, University South Dakota, 1950. Master of Arts, University South Dakota, 1952. Doctor of Education, Michigan State University, 1958.
Teacher-counselor Canton (South Dakota) High School, 1950-1952. Director guidance services Canton Public Schools, 1952-1954. Graduate assistant College Education, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, 1954-1955, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, chairman department counseling and educational psychology, 1955-1981, professor administration and higher education, since 1981.
Consultant 13 countries. Instructor various universities.
Served with Air Corps, United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Personnel and Guidance Association, Michigan Personnel and Guidance Association (outstanding counselor/educator 1976), National Vocational Guidance Association, Association Counselor Education and Supervision, American School Counselors Association, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Joy LaVonne Olson, June 2, 1951. Children: Deborah, David.