Background
Watkins, John Pierce was born on March 19, 1931 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Britton and Gwendolyn (Pierce) Watkins.
Watkins, John Pierce was born on March 19, 1931 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Britton and Gwendolyn (Pierce) Watkins.
Bachelor of Science in Education, California State College, Pennsylvania, 1953. Master of Arts, West Virginia University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1964.
Teacher Pittsburgh Public Schools, 1953-1957. Professor English California State College, Pennsylvania, 1957-1973, chairman department, 1967, vice president academy affairs, 1973-1977, president, since 1977. Director Atlas Corporation.
Board directors Monongahela Valley Young Men’s Christian Association, Monongahela Valley Progress Council, Monongahela Valley United Way. Member American Association State Colleges and Universities, Pennsylvania Commission State College and University President, Pennsylvania Association Colleges and Universities Lodges: Lions, Elks.
Married Carole Ann Ruch, September 7, 1957. Children– John G.W., Jennifer A.