Background
Urice, John Kraus was born on June 11, 1946 in New York City. Son of Leonard H. Kraus and Babette Adele (Block) Rogers.
Urice, John Kraus was born on June 11, 1946 in New York City. Son of Leonard H. Kraus and Babette Adele (Block) Rogers.
Bachelor, New York University, 1968. Master of Arts, University Miami, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1976.
Program coordinator, Fine Arts Council Florida, Tallahassee, 1976; director, Fine Arts Council Florida, Tallahassee, 1976-1978; director Master of Business Administration in Arts Program and Center for Arts, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1978-1984; acting associate dean, School Management State University of New York, Binghamton, 1982-1983; dean College Fine Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1984-1989; dean College Arts and Sciences, Oakland U., Rochester, Michigan, 1989-1994; vice president, provost, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1994. Management consultant National Endowment for Arts, numerous other arts organizations, since 1978. Panelist National Endowment for Arts.
Member Cultural Council, Pontiac, Michigan, 1990-1991. Board directors Pontiac Area Urban League, 1992-1994. Captain United States Army, 1969-1972.
Member Association Arts Administration Educators (affiliate, president 1979-1982), Association Michigan Deans of Arts and Sciences (president 1992-1993).
Married Margaret Britton Kolloff, July 7, 1990.