Background
Durnil, John Michael was born on July 21, 1961 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Delbert Dean and Patricia Ann (Lawler) Durnil.
civil rights organization executive
Durnil, John Michael was born on July 21, 1961 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Delbert Dean and Patricia Ann (Lawler) Durnil.
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1983. Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Loyola University, Chicago, 1992.
Postdoctoral certified, Harvard University, 2003.
Member preview staff Office Admissions Illinois State University, Normal, 1982-1983, member professional staff residential life office, 1983-1985. Assistant director dean students St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1985-1986. Assistant dean, dean of students office Elmhurst College, Illinois, 1986-1993.
Dean student life Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1993, assistant vice provost for student affairs, associate vice president student services, campus executive director Albert A. Robin campus Schaumburg, 2000—2003, vice president administration, assistant secretary board trustees, 2003—2005, vice president governmental affairs & university outreach, assistant secretary board trustees. Senior vice president Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD), since 2008, interim president, 2008—2009. Invited presenter National Association Campus Activities, 1994.
Member National Association Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1983, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 1989, Art Institute Chicago, 1988. Co-chair Elmhurst College/Life Source Blood Doctor, 1990. Volunteer Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome instructor, trainer American Red Cross, 1992.
Chairman Mid-American chapter American Red Cross, Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome chapter leadership team, 1993. Clerk of session Presbyterian Church, 1995. Commissioner of arts, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Commissioner Schaumburg Development Commission. Fellow American Counseling Association. Member American College Personnel Association, Association Student Judicial Affairs, Association College and University Housing Officers International, Association Conference and Events Directors International, National Association Student Personnel Administrators (national conference committee 1990, selected one of 20 doctoral fellows 1991, 92, invited presenter 1995), Illinois State Resident Assistants Association (executive board advisor 1989-1991), Association Chicago Activities Administrators, Chicago Area Small College Housing Association (president 1988-1990, GLACUHO host steering committee 1990).
Married Carolyn Sue Deady, December 17, 1983. Children: Lauren Elizabeth, John Andrew.