Background
Spradley, Joseph Leonard was born on October 30, 1932 in Baker, Oregon, United States. Son of Francis William and Nanette Laura (Settles) Spradley.
Spradley, Joseph Leonard was born on October 30, 1932 in Baker, Oregon, United States. Son of Francis William and Nanette Laura (Settles) Spradley.
Associate of Arts in Physics and Mathematics, Los Angeles Community College, 1953; Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1954; Master of Science in Engineering Physics, University of California at Los Angeles, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Physics, University of California at Los Angeles, 1958.
Assistant professor physics, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1959-1965;
associate professor physics, Wheaton (Illinois) College, 1968-1970;
professor physics, Wheaton (Illinois) College, since 1972;
acting president, Haigazian College, Beirut, Lebanon, 1965-1968;
senior lecturer, Ahmadu Bello U., Zaria, Nigeria, 1970-1972. Visiting professor Daystar U. College, Nairobi, Kenya, 1988, American U. in Cairo, 1991-1992. Senate vice chairman Wheaton College, 1972-1974, faculty county chairman, 1979-1981, science division coordinator, 1990-1991, 92-.
Vice chairman Illinois Board HigherEdn. Faculty Advisory Commission, Springfield, 1983-1986.
Fellow American Science Affiliation. Member American Association Physics Teachers.
Married Marilyn Sue Carnett, June 17, 1955. Children: Joanna, Daniel, Benjamin, Susanna.
