Background
Ray, Joseph Cochran was born on December 22, 1936 in Oklahoma City. Son of Joseph Franklin and Mary Ellen (Cochran).
science educator educational administrator
Ray, Joseph Cochran was born on December 22, 1936 in Oklahoma City. Son of Joseph Franklin and Mary Ellen (Cochran).
Bachelor with highest honors, U. Oklahoma, 1959, Doctor of Philosophy, 1985. A Master in Political Science, Stanford University, 1961. Master in City Planning, Harvard University, 1963, certified Institute Education Management, 1974.
Certified, Institute Management of Lifelong Education, 1989.
Research assistant Stanford University, 1960. Legislation analystU.S. Bureau Budget, Executive Office of President, Washington, 1963-1968. With U. Oklahoma, since 1968, assistant director Research Institute, 1968, assistant to v.p.acad. affairs, 1968-1970, assistant to provost, 1970-1972, associate provost administration, 1972, acting provost, 1973, executive assistant to president, 1973-1979,adjunct assistant political science, 1969, assistant professor, 1970, associate professor, since 1979, associate provost, Norman campus, 1979-1987, associate vice-provost, 1988.
Member Norman Comprehensive Planning Task Force, 1978-1980.
Volunteer YWCARichardson Project for underpriviledged Washington children, 1965-1966, chairman Washington University Oklahoma Alumni Development Fund Campaign, 1967. NormanUnited Fund budget committee, 1972.
Administrative board chairman Saint Stephens United Methodist Church, 1976, Urban Issues Citizens committee, Norman, 1977-1978;Board of Governors Oklahoma Center Science, Arts (Kirkpatrick Center), Oklahoma City, 1979-1987, board consultant, 1987. Board directors Wesley Foundation, 1981-1985.
Chairman Radio Station KGOU-FM Community Advisory Board, 1983-1985.
Vice chair administrative board McFarlin United Methodist Church, 1985-1986, chairman 1987-1988. Commissioner Norman Planning Committee, 1986, chair, 1989. Board of trustees U. Oklahoma Faculty Cclub, 1988, president, 1992-1993.
Cubmaster Cub Scouts, 1986.
Robert Dean BassMeml. scholar, U. Oklahoma, 1958, 59. Woodrow Wilson National fellow, Stanford U, Woodrow Wilson Foundation, 1959-1960, Loula Doctorate. Lasker fellow, Harvard University., 1962-1963.
Volunteer Young Women’s Christian Association Richardson Project Underpriviledged Washington Children, 1965—1966. Chairman Washington University Oklahoma Alumni Development Fund Campaign, 1967, Norman United Fund Budget Committee, 1972, Radio Station KGOU-FM Community Advisory Board, 1983—1985, McFarlin United Methodist Church, 1987—1988. Administrative board chairman St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 1976, Urban Issues Citizens Committee, Norman, 1977—1978.
Board governors Oklahoma Center for Science, Arts Kirkpatrick Center, 1979—1987, board consultant, since 1987. Board directors Wesley Foundation, 1981—1985. Vice chair administrative board McFarlin United Methodist Church, 1985—1986.
Cubmaster Cub Scouts, 1986. Commissioner Norman Planning Committee, since 1986, chair, since 1989. Board trustees University Oklahoma Faculty Club, since 1988, president, 1992—1993.
Member of American Political Science Association Norman Chamber of Commerce, Lions Lodge (Norman) (vice president 1982-1984, president 1984-1985, director 1981-1986), Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa (chapter president 1982-1983).
Married Glenda Ann Pullin, February 17, 1964. Children: Stephanie Marie, Cynthia Joann, Christopher Joseph.