Background
Richardson, John Aidan was born on July 2, 1939 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of John and Norah (Jordan) Richardson.
Richardson, John Aidan was born on July 2, 1939 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of John and Norah (Jordan) Richardson.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1961. Master of Science, University Oregon, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1975.
Counseling assistant Washington State University, 1965—1966. Research assistant Stanford University Center Research and Development Teaching, 1968—1969. Administrative intern Oregon State System Higher Education, 1970—1971, assistant chancellor, 1971—1979.
Commissioner higher education Montana University System, Helena, 1979—1981, North Dakota Higher Education System, Bismarck, since 1981. Adjunct assistan professor education University Oregon, 1975—1978. Visiting scholar National Center Higher Education Management Systems, Boulder, Colorado, 1978—1979.
President Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corp, 1980—1981. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1964.
Trustee Oregon Episcopalian School, Portland, 1975—1978. Board directors Greater Montana Foundation, 1979—1981. Commissioner Western Interstate Commission Higher Education, 1979—1981, since 1984.
Member of National Association System Heads, Association Study Higher Education, American Association Higher Education, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Kristin Carol Earhart, January 25, 1964 (divorced August 1987). Children: Mark Aidan, John Joseph.