John J. Theobald

Background

Theobald, John J. was born on September 8, 1904 in New York City.

Education

AB, Columbia University, 1925. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1926. Degree in Civil Engineering, Columbia University, 1928.

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Columbia University, 1935. Doctor of Laws, Columbia University, 1954. Doctor of Laws, Syracuse University, 1956.

Doctor of Laws, Long Island University, 1958. Doctor of Science (honorary), Wagner College, 1956. Doctor of Humane Letters, St. John's University, 1956.

Doctor of Education, Polytechnic Institute, 1957. License naval architect for boats 40' and under, Westlawn School Naval Architects.

Career

Instructor mathematics, City College of New York, 1926-1928; from instructor to professor сivil engineering, City College of New York, 1931-1985; dean administration, City College of New York, 1946-1949; superintendent Public Works, Village of Lawrence, 1929-1931; construction engineering, Villages of Lawrence, Hewlett, Bay Park construction engineering, Village of Cedarhurst, 1929-1935; administrative consultant, Westchester Charter Revision Commission, 1933; administrative consultant, New York Stte Senate Committee for Revision of Tax Laws, 1934-1935; construction engineering statistical division, Works Progress Administration, Washington, 1935-1939; administrative consultant, United States bureau of Budget, Washington, 1939-1941; special lecturer School Engineering,, Columbia University, 1943-1949; special lecturer School Architecture, Columbia University, 1944-1949; president, Queens College, 1949-1958; president emeritus, Queens College deputy mayor, City of New York, 1956-1958; superintendent schools, New York City, 1958-1962; vice president, United States Industries, Inc., 1962-1966; executive vice president, New York Institute Technology, Old Westbury, 1966-1985; dean graduate studies, board directors school development, New York Institute Technology, Old Westbury, until 1985. Consultant division organization administration, control National Education Association, 1949. Trustee Jamaica Savs.Bank.

Achievements

• John Jay Theobald has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors National Conference of Christians and Jews, Foundation on Automation and Employment, Inc., Young Men’s Christian Association, Boy Scouts American. Member Brooklyn Club, Lotos Club.