Background
Standifer, James William was born on October 20, 1913 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Francis and Zena Zora (Owens) Standifer.
Standifer, James William was born on October 20, 1913 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Francis and Zena Zora (Owens) Standifer.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1944. Master of Education, University Texas, Austin, 1945. Doctor of Education, University Michigan, 1957.
Assistant coach, intramural director Lamar College, 1940—1942. Instructor physical education, assistant intramurals Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1942—1943. Athletic director Austin Recreation Department, 1944—1946.
Director physical education, athletic director Wharton College, 1946—1947. Director recreation Cactus Plant, Phillips Petroleum Company, 1947—1952. Assistant professor health and physical education University Dayton, Ohio, 1956—1957.
Associate professor Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1957—1960. Professor physical education, 1960—1979. Consultant driver education Texas Education Agency, 1971.
Visiting professor Sul Ross State University, 1974. Independent consultant driver and traffic safety, Fort Worth, since 1979.
Member of Phi Delta Kappa, Fort Worth Driver Education Association, Texas Association College Teachers, Texas Association Health and Physical Education, Texas Driver and Safety Education Association, American College Safety Association, American Association of University Professors, American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (board directors, award of merit), National College Physical Education Association for Men and Women, Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Married Lillian Lela Hill, July 22, 1944. 1 child Jo Lynn.