Background
Gillespie, L. Kay was born on April 8, 1940 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States. Son of Leonard Walter and Ruby (Ricks) Gillespie.
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L. Kay Gillespie
Edit Profilesociology and criminology educator
L. Kay Gillespie, American Sociology and criminology educator. Hinkley scholar Brigham Young U., 1964-1965. Member Utah Sociological Society (president 1988-1989), Western Society Criminology, Oregon-California Trails Association, Utah Westerners, McConochie Society (founder, president), Alpha Kappa Delta (county member).
Education
Bachelor, Brigham Young U., 1965; Master of Science, Brigham Young U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1976.
Career
Assistant professor, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho., 1968-1972; instructor sociology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1972-1974; member, Utah State Board Pardons, Salt Lake City, 1983; director training, Utah State Department Corrections, Salt Lake City, 1983-1984; professor sociology, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah., since 1974. Director girls division Idaho Youth Training Center, St. Anthony, Idaho, 1971-1972.
Achievements
Membership
Member Utah Sociological Society (president 1988-1989), Western Society Criminology, Oregon-California Trails Association, Utah Westerners, McConochie Society (founder, president), Alpha Kappa Delta (county member).
Interests
Connections
Married MariLynn Egbert, May 23, 1970. Children: Christopher, Erin, Benjamin, Timothy, Adam.
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Nationality
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Religion
Mormon -
Political Party
Republican