Background
Fitzgerald, Laurine Elisabeth was born on August 24, 1930 in New London, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Thomas F. and Laurine (Branchflower) Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald, Laurine Elisabeth was born on August 24, 1930 in New London, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Thomas F. and Laurine (Branchflower) Fitzgerald.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1952. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1959.
Instructor English, director development reading laboratory, head resident-director, Wisconsin State College, Whitewater, 1953-1955;
area director residence and counseling, Indiana U., 1955-1957;
teaching graduate assistant guidance and counseling, then instructor, counselor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1957-1959;
assistant professor psychology and education, associate dean students, U. Denver, 1959-1962;
assistant professor counseling psychology, staff counselor for Carnegie Foundation project, University of Minnesota, 1962-1963;
associate dean, associate professor, Michigan State University, 1963-1970;
associate dean students. professor administration and higher education, director division education and research, Michigan State University, 1970-1974;
dean Graduate School, professor counselor education, director N.E. Wisconsin Cooperative Regional Graduate Center, University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh, 1974-1985;
dean/director, Ohio State University-Mansfield, 1986-1987;
professor education policy and leadership, Ohio State University-Mansfield, 1985-1993;
director student personnel assistant program, education policy and leadership, Ohio State University-Mansfield, 1989-1992. Adjunct Professor education policy and leadership Ohio State University, 1992-1993. Visiting lecturer U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1961.
Visiting professor Oregon State University, 1977. Consultant in field; vocational expertwitness, 1962-1995.
Advisory board Mansfield General Hospital, 1986-1994. Board directors Renaissance Theatre, 1986-1987, New Beginnings, 1986-1994. Executive committee Ohio Consortium on Training and Planning, 1985-1987.
Trustee Mount Carmel College Nursing, chairman academy affairs committee, 1988-1996. Member American Association of University Women, American Association of University Professors (chapter treasurer 1955-1956), National Education Association, American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, American Personnel and Guidance Association, American College Personnel Association (secretary 1965-1967, executive board 1968-1970, chairman women's task force 1970-1971, editor journal 1976-1982, Distinguished Scholar award 1985, senior scholars committee 1985-1990, historian 1982-1995, chairman scholars committee 1986-1987, senior scholars diplomate 1990, awards and commendations committee 1988-1989, president-elect 1989-1990, president 1990-1991, past president 1991-1992, Esther Lloyd-Jones Distinguished Service award 1997), Association Counselor Education and Supervision, American Association Higher Education, National Association Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors (research, educational by-laws programs, publications, university committees 1959-1972, vice president 1972-1974, KSP Trust Commission 1979-1981, president 1980-1981, editorial board 1991-2000), Michigan Association Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors (president 1967-1969), Ohio Association Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors, Michigan College Personnel Association, Wisconsin College Personnel Association, Midwest Association Graduate Schools (president 1980-1982), Intercollegiate Association Women Students (editorial board, national advisor), Women's Equity Action League (past president Michigan, national secretary-treasurer legal and education defense fund), Business and Professional Women's Club (chapter president 1980, state officer 1981, Lena Lake Forest fellow 1966-1967), Wisconsin Society for Higher Education (Achievement award 1985, President award 1982), Altrusa International (member board directors 1986-1994), Mortar Board, Shi-Ai, Beta Beta Beta, Psi Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Delta Kappa Gamma, Zonta (president Lansing club, chairman international status of women committee 1960-1985).