Background
Beasley, Jerry Lynn was born on July 18, 1944 in New Braunfels, Texas, United States. Son of Harold E. and Marguerite Beasley.
Beasley, Jerry Lynn was born on July 18, 1944 in New Braunfels, Texas, United States. Son of Harold E. and Marguerite Beasley.
AB, Harvard University, 1966. Master of Education, Harvard University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1980.
Admission officer, Harvard College, Cambridge, 1966-1969;
director comprhensive planning, West Virginia Commission Higher Education, Charleston, 1969-1970;
assistant to chancellor, West Virginia Board Regents, Charleston, 1970-1971;
vice president, Waynesburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1974-1982;
vice president, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, 1982-1985;
president, Concord College, Athens, West Virginia, since 1985. Consultant numerous federal, state and local government agys., schools, colleges universities. Consultant evaluator North Control Association.
Member planning and development committee College Entrance Examination Board, since 1986.
Active West Virginia Commission National and Community Service. President West Virginia Campus Compact. Director Mission West Virginia.
Member MErcer County Economic Development Authority. Member American Association State Colleges and Universities, West Virginia Association Colleges and Universities President, Rotary (board directors Princeton Club).
Married Jean Karen Dressler, April 12, 1974. Children: Heather Lauren, Sarah Elizabeth, Leah Ellen.