Background
Greenlee, John Alden was born on September 7, 1911 in Richland, Iowa, United States. Son of John Amzi and Martha Denny (Logsdon) Greenlee.
Greenlee, John Alden was born on September 7, 1911 in Richland, Iowa, United States. Son of John Amzi and Martha Denny (Logsdon) Greenlee.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1930. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1934.
Doctor of Laws, Christ College, Irvine, California, 1988.
Professor, assistant to dean science Iowa, State University, 1940-1959; director engineering personnel and education, Collins Radio Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1959-1965; vice president academic affairs, California State University, Los Angeles, 1965-1966; president, California State University, 1966-1979; president emeritus, California State University, 1980-1992; higher education consultant, 1980-1992. Member National Commision on State Workmen's Compensation Laws, 1971-1972.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, World World War World War II. Member Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Lillian Ruth Witte, December 13, 1955.