Background
Marvel, John A. was born on March 13, 1922 in Forgan, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Floyd Hoyt and Fronia Mae (Bixler) Marvel.
emeritus academic administrator
Marvel, John A. was born on March 13, 1922 in Forgan, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Floyd Hoyt and Fronia Mae (Bixler) Marvel.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 1946. Master of Education, University Oklahoma, 1952. Doctor of Education, University Oklahoma, 1955.
Teacher business, coach, principal Hazelton (Kansas) Public Schools, 1946-1952. Principal Eugene Field School, Manhattan, Kansas, 1952-1953. Director Laboratory School University Wyoming, 1955-1958, director adult education and community service, 1958-1962, dean College Education, 1962-1966.
President Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1966-1977, Systems of Colorado State Colleges, Denver, 1977-1982. Consultant American Association State Colleges and Universities, 1983-1985. Provost Hawaii Loa College, Kaneohe, 1986-1988, president, 1989-1990, president emeritus, since 1990.
Distinguished visiting fellow University New England, Australia, 1983. Member higher education evaluation team People's Republic of China. Leader, higher education evaluation team, Taiwan.
Director Survey of International Needs of Mexico as Part of International Linkages, Washington. Consultant board fellows Gallaudet College, Washington. Board directors Institute International Education.
Board directors, past president American Association State Colleges and Universities. Board directors, past secretary American Council Education. Trustee Iliff School Theology, Denver, College of Santa Fe.
Board directors Institute International Education.
With United States Army, 1943-1946. Member Rotary Club, Denver Club, Petroleum Club, Plaza Club Hawaii, Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Gamma.
Married Frances Joanna Smith, Aug.15, 1945. Children: Merrill Ann Martin, John Alan, Marvin Kim.