Jean Ellickson

Background

Ellickson, Jean was born on September 7, 1935 in Cleveland. Daughter of Curtis Arthur and Laura Mina (Koepke) Ellickson.

Education

Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1956. Master of Library Science, University Michigan, 1959. Master of Arts in Anthropology, Michigan State University, 1970.

Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropolgy, Michigan State University, 1972.

Career

Assistant professor anthropology, Michigan Technology U., Houghton, 1970-1971; social science analyst, Agency for International Development, Washington, 1981-1982; assistant professor, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1971-1974; associate professor, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1975-1987; professor, Western Illinois U., Macomb, since 1987; associate director honors program, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1988-1990; chairperson department sociology, anthropology and social work, Western Illinois U., Macomb, since 1991. Consultant anthropologist Rajshahi (Bangladesh) U., 1974-1975.

Achievements

• Jean Ellickson has been listed as a noteworthy Anthropology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Contributor articles to professional journals. Fellow American Anthropol. Association, Society for Applied Anthropology.

Member Association for Asian Studies (Bangladesh committee 1974-1975), American Ethnological Association, Association for Women in Development, Society for International Development, Women in Development (treasurer Washington chapter 1981-1982), Bengal Studies Association (charter).

Interests

• Avocations: cats, cooking.

Connections

Married Muhammad Bazlul Karim, July 26, 1975.

Father:

Curtis Arthur Ellickson

Mother:

Laura Mina (Koepke) Ellickson

Spouse:

Muhammad Bazlul Karim