Background
Rich, Joseph Ash was born on May 13, 1943 in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sanford A. and Lucille M. Rich.
academic administrator educator consultant
Rich, Joseph Ash was born on May 13, 1943 in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sanford A. and Lucille M. Rich.
Bachelor of Business Administration, California State University, Sacramento, 1966; Master of Arts in Speech Arts, California State University, Sacramento, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Oregon State University, 1984.
Instructor in speech and English Yuba College, Marysville, California, 1968-1969, Butte College, Oroville, 1969-1977, chair division language and fine arts, humanities, 1977-1982, assistant to superintendent, president, 1982-1984. Dean of instruction Walla Walla (Washington) Community College, 1984-1990. President Spokane (Washington) Creative Commons, 1990-1994.
Vice president Northwest Indian College, Bellingham, Washington, 1997—2002, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2005—2006. Educational consultant private practice, Grants Pass, since 2004. Chairman Washington Instruction Commission, 1990.
Member Alternative Education Committee, Walla Walla, 1985. Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Chico, California, 1976. Board directors Omni Arts, Chico, 1978, Bravo, Chico, 1979.
Member National Council Instrnl. Adminstrs. (state representative 1986-1990), National Council Occupational Educators, N.W. Association Schools and Colls. (liaison officer Washington chapter 1984-1990), Washington Association Comty.
& Technology College President.
Married Barbara M. Houpt (divorced October 1985). Children: Joseph P., Nancy L., Michael K., Jennifer L. Married Nancy A. Maxwell, November 22, 1986.