Background
Christiansen, John Rees was born on August 17, 1927 in Wales, Utah, United States. Son of ElRay Lavar and Lewella (Rees) Christiansen.
Christiansen, John Rees was born on August 17, 1927 in Wales, Utah, United States. Son of ElRay Lavar and Lewella (Rees) Christiansen.
Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1949; Master of Science, Utah State University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1955.
Assistant rural sociologist, U. Kentucky, 1954-1955; social science analyst, Department Agriculture, 1955-1957; member of faculty, Brigham Young U., 1957-1992; professor Social work and sociology, Brigham Young U., 1963-1992; church service missionary, Church Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1993-1994; visiting professor, Texas A & M University, 1963-1964; visiting professor, Michigan State University, 1969; visiting professor, University of Wisconsin, 1970-1971; assistant director School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin, 1990-1991; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, since 1992. Collaborator Department Agriculture, 1963-1965. Consultant Teamwork Foundation, 1967-1969, Rivkin/Carson, 1973, Center for Planning and Research, 1978, Far West laboratories, 1978-1983.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1947. Fellow American Sociological Association. Member American Civil Defense Association, Rural Sociological Society, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Alpha Kappa Delta.
Married Lucele Kartchner, September 18, 1951. Children: David, Steven, ElRay, Carol, Daniel.