Background
Dorsey, John Wesley was born on June 13, 1936 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Son of John Wesley and Abbie Virginia (Wy) Dorsey.
economist university administrator
Dorsey, John Wesley was born on June 13, 1936 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Son of John Wesley and Abbie Virginia (Wy) Dorsey.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland., 1958; certified, London School Economics, 1959; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1964.
Teaching fellow, Harvard University, 1961, 62-63;
assistant professor economics, U. Maryland., 1963-1966;
associate professor, director, U. Maryland. (Bureau Business and Economics Research), 1966-1970;
vice chancellor for administrative affairs, U. Maryland., College Park, 1970-1977;
acting chancellor, U. Maryland., 1974-1975;
professor economics, U. Maryland., since 1976;
chancellor, U. Maryland., Baltimore County, 1977-1986;
assistant to president, U. Maryland., 1986-1989. Consultant to government Maryland.
Employees Credit Union Board, since 1975.
Member American Economics Association Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Jeanne Ascosi. 1 child, Rachel Lynette.