John Joseph Kamerick

Background

Kamerick, John Joseph was born on December 30, 1919 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Harry Herman and Catherine Cecilia (Doyle) Kamerick.

Education

Bachelor, St. Ambrose College, 1943. D.Pub. Administration (honorary), St. Ambrose College, 1973. Master of Arts, State University Iowa, 1947.

Doctor of Philosophy, State University Iowa, 1950. Doctor of Laws, Loras College, 1971.

Career

Reporter, 1940-1943; instructor University Iowa, 1948-1950. Assistant professor Marycrest College, 1950-1951. Dean studies Lewis College of Science and Technology, 1951-1956.

Assistant dean College Arts and Sciences, Kent State University, 1956-1959. Dean College Arts and Sciences, Kent State University (College Fine and Professional Arts), 1959-1963, vice president, dean faculties, 1963-1966, vice president, provost, 1966-1968. President North Texas State University, Denton, 1968-1970, University Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 1970-1983, president emeritus, since 1983.

Accreditation examiner, consultant North Central Association, since 1966. Member commission institutions higher education. Chairman Iowa Coordinating Council for Post High School Education, 1973.

President Iowa College Association, 1976-1977.

Achievements

• John Joseph Kamerick has been listed as a noteworthy university president emeritus by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Selwyn School, Denton, Texas, Ottumwa (Iowa) Heights College, Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Served to lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Association State Colleges and Universities (chairman-elect 1980-1981, chairman 1981-1982, director since 1980), American Council Education (director 1981-1982).

Connections

Married Elaine Elizabeth Lenney, August 7, 1948. Children– Maureen Margaret, Michael John, Sheila Catherine, Kathleen, Eileen, Megan.

Father:

Harry Herman Kamerick

Mother:

Catherine Cecilia (Doyle) Kamerick

Spouse:

Elaine Elizabeth Lenney

child:

Sheila Catherine Kamerick

child:

Eileen Kamerick

child:

Megan Kamerick

child:

Maureen Margaret Kamerick

child:

Kathleen Kamerick

child:

Michael John Kamerick