Background
Welch, Joe Ben was born on May 18, 1940 in Amite County, Mississippi, United States. Son of H.A. Joe and Mildred Pill (Bean) Welch.
Welch, Joe Ben was born on May 18, 1940 in Amite County, Mississippi, United States. Son of H.A. Joe and Mildred Pill (Bean) Welch.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana Technology U., 1963; Master of Education, Lamar U., 1967; Doctor of Education, McNeese State University, 1974.
Instructor mathematics, science, Clinton (Louisiana) High School, 1963-1964; instructor mathematics, Port Neches (Texas) Groves High School, 1964-1967; acting head mathematics and science department, Trinity Christian College, Baton Rouge, 1967-1968; head mathematics and science department, Mid-City Baptist Junior College, New Orleans, 1968-1969; instructor mathematics, Orange (Texas) Extension Center, Lamar U., 1969-1970; director, Orange (Texas) Extension Center, Lamar U., 1970-1975; dean, Lamar U. Center-Orange, 1975-1981; provost, Lamar U. Center-Orange, 1981-1983; president, Lamar U. Center-Orange, 1983-1989; president, Middle Georgia College, Cochran, since 1989.
Member of advisory board directors Bleckley Memorial Hospital, since 1989. Member American Association Community and Junior Colls., Cochran (Georgia) Bleckley C. ofC., Macon City Club (board directors since 1991), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Dorothy Louise Rostron, June 2, 1962. Children: Wendi Jo Welch Sands, Robin Clare Welch Peveto, Sandra Tres Welch Dobbs, Roxana Merry Welch Blackwell.