Background
Harris, John Wallace was born on August 28, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Wallace Charles and Betty Jean (Cremeans) Harris.
Harris, John Wallace was born on August 28, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Wallace Charles and Betty Jean (Cremeans) Harris.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Western Illinois University, 1963. AM, Indiana University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1968.
Assistant professor, Tennessee Technology U., Cookeville, 1968-1974; associate professor, Tennessee Technology U., Cookeville, 1974-1980; director honors program, Tennessee Technology U., Cookeville, 1978-1983; professor biology, Tennessee Technology U., Cookeville, since 1980. Executive secretary, treasurer Southern Regional Honors Council, 1987-1991, president, 1984-1985.
President Tennessee Technology University Faculty Senate, Cookeville, 1983-1984. Member American Association of University Professors (president local chapter 1971-1972), Tennessee Academy of Sciences (treasurer since 1989), Toastmasters (district governor 1980-1981, president local club 1971, Distinguished Toastmaster award 1985), Lions (president Cookeville club 1995-1996, Melvin Jones fellow 1998), Sigma Xi (president local chapter 1976-1977, 98-99).
Married Caroline Lee Edwards McKelvey, March 31, 1979. Stepchildren: Mary Catherine Kheil, John Edwards McKelvey, James Lawrence McKelvey.