Background
Rushing, Joe Bob was born on May 23, 1921 in Brown County, Texas, United States. Son of Cordie M. and Vallie P. Rushing.
Rushing, Joe Bob was born on May 23, 1921 in Brown County, Texas, United States. Son of Cordie M. and Vallie P. Rushing.
Bachelor, Howard Payne University, 1946. Master of Arts, East Texas University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1952.
Teacher science, administrator Levelland (Texas) High School, 1946-1947, Mount Pleasant (Texas) High School, 1947-1950. Teaching fellow University Texas, 1950-1952. Director adult education Wharton Junior College, 1952-1954.
Dean graduate division Howard Payne University, 1954-1958, administrative vice president, 1956-1960. President Junior College of Broward County (Florida), 1960-1965. Chancellor Tarrant County Junior College District, Fort Worth, 1969-1989, emeritus, since 1989.
Member National Council on Humanities, 1976-1982. Director Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas, 1979.
Chairman board visitors Community College of Air Force, since 1989. With Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Association Community and Junior Colleges (chairman board 1981-1982), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (director 1982-1983), Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.
Clubs: Rotary (district governor 1974-1975), Fort Worth.
Married Elaine Whitis, December 21, 1946. Children: Anita Sherron, Cynthia Ann, Robert Scott.