Marilyn Anne Jensen

Background

Jensen, Marilyn Anne was born on May 12, 1932 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Raymond A. and Florence H. (Timmerman) Parcher.

Education

Bachelor, San Jose (California) State University, 1954; Master of Arts, University of Southern California, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1971.

Career

Supervisor, City of Torrance (California) Recreation Department, 1955-1965; professor, California State University, Long Beach, since 1965; chairman, California State University, Long Beach, 1975-1989; associate vice president for academic affairs, California State University, Long Beach, since 1990; private practice consultant, Los Angeles, since 1969. Research associate University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1965-1969. Consultant, Los Angeles, since 1969.

Researcher, investigator aerial photography projects numerous cities, since 1975.

Achievements

• Marilyn Anne Jensen has been listed as a noteworthy University official, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner Community Superior vena cava syndrome Commission, City of Huntington Beach, California, 1981-1986. Board regents Western Review School, 1986-1991. Member California Parks and Recreations Association (officer, president 1964-1967, Citation award 1965, fellow 1977), National Recreation and Parks Association (Professional award 1987), Society Parks and Recreation Education (board directors 1982-1985).

Interests

• Avocations: flight instructing, flying.

Connections

Father:

Raymond A. Parcher

Mother:

Florence H. (Timmerman) Parcher