Background
Tomlinson,, John Ulysses was born on December 2, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of John Ulysses Senior and Violetta Unice (Ries) Tomlinson.
Tomlinson,, John Ulysses was born on December 2, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of John Ulysses Senior and Violetta Unice (Ries) Tomlinson.
Bachelor, Fort Hays State University, 1952. Master of Science, Fort Hays State University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1968.
Teacher Lane County High school, Dighton, Kansas, 1952-1955, Shawnee Mission (Kansas) High School, 1955-1960. Assistant instructor University Kansas, Lawrence, 1960-1961. From instructor to full professor Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, 1961-1972, dean social and behavioral science, 1969-1972.
Academy vice president St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University, 1972-1975. Interim president Colorado State College System, Denver, 1986. President Mesa State College, Grand Junction, Colorado, since 1975.
Board directors United Bank of Grand Junction, since 1978. Consultant Riverina College, Wagga Wagga, Australia, since 1980. Consultant Capricornia Institute, Rockhampton, Australia, since 1985.
President-elect Council of presidents National Association Intercollegiate Athletics, since 1987.
President Grand Junction Symphony, 1984-1986. Trustee Iliff School Theology, since 1988. Member American Political Science Association, American Society Public Administration, American Academy Political Science, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Lodges: Rotary (president Grand Junction chapter 1988-1989).
Married Elvera Louise Munsell. Children: Deborah Christene, Roger Leigh, Norman Keith.