Background
Flower, John Arnold was born on February 4, 1921 in Aberdeen, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lloyd Edwin and Linda (Nelson) Flower.
Flower, John Arnold was born on February 4, 1921 in Aberdeen, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Lloyd Edwin and Linda (Nelson) Flower.
Bachelor of Arts, University Washington, 1948; Museum M., University of Michigan, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1956.
Instructor music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1952-1962;
professor music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1962-1966;
associate dean music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1962-1966;
professor, associate provost, Kent State University, Ohio, 1966-1973;
dean, Blossom Festival School of Cleveland Orchestra and Kent State University
vice president academic affairs, Cleveland State University, 1973-1988;
provost, Cleveland State University, 1978-1988;
interim president, Cleveland State University, 1988;
president, Cleveland State University, since 1988. Harpsichordist University of Michigan Baroque Trio, 1963-1965. Consultant United States Office Education.
Consultant examiner North Central Association Colls.
Board of directors Advanced Manufacturing Center, Business and Education Portfolio of United Way, Cleveland Ballet, Ohio Aerospace Institute, Technology Leadership Council, Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Playhouse Square Foundation, St. Vincent Quadtangle. Member committee Savings Bond Campaign. President Cleveland Area Arts Council.
Founding board directors Work in N.E. Ohio. Board of trustees Lyric Opera, Cleveland Playhouse. Executive director Cleve Commision on Higher Education.
Member International Council Fine Arts Deans, The 50 Club of Cleve (honorary), Union Club, Golden Key (honorary), Pi Kappa Lambda, Pi Kappa Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma (honorary).
Married Lanette Sheaffer, February 1, 1951. Children: Jill Ellis, John Arnold.