Background
Hunter, John Orr was born on March 17, 1933 in Newfane, New York, United States. Son of Alexander and Jane (Robertson) Hunter.
Hunter, John Orr was born on March 17, 1933 in Newfane, New York, United States. Son of Alexander and Jane (Robertson) Hunter.
Bachelor, U. Buffalo, 1959; Master of Arts, U. Buffalo, 1964; Doctor of Education, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1968; postgraduate, St. Bonaventure U. postgraduate, Harvard University, 1976.
Teacher, Newfane Center School, 1959-1963;
professor, Niagara Community College, Sanborn, New York, 1963-1969;
dean, Niagara Community College, Sanborn, New York, 1969-1978;
president, College Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, 1978-1986;
president, Alfred (New York) State College, 1986-1993;
founding president, Cambria County (Pennsylvania) Community College, since 1994. Special consultant FEPADE, El Salvador, 1988-1994. Member Afred Technology Resources, Inc., since 1990.
Board directors Bank of Highland Park, Illinois.
Trustee Nioga Library. System, 1973-1978; member Abbott Scholarship Foundation, 1979-1986, Lake County Small Business Administration Corporation, 1980-1986, Illinois Community College Board Planning Advisory Council, 1980-1981, Lake County Economics Development Commission, 1981-1986, executive county Steuben Area Boy Scouts American, 1987-1988. Chairman Wellsville advisory board Salvation Army, since 1988.
Board directors Hornell Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1989. lst lt.arty. United States Army, 1954-1957. Member of the United States Navy League (honorary), Illinois Council Public Community College Presidents (curriculum committee chairman 1981-1982, economics development committee chairman 1983-1984, secretary, treasurer, 1984-1985, chairman elect 1985-1986), Illinois Board Higher Education (special commission on undergraduate education reform 1985-1986), President Association of Colls. of Technology.
Married Lyla Beth Brown, August 31, 1957. Children: Elaine, John, Susan, Elizabeth.