Background
Norris, Martin Lavern was born on February 22, 1922 in Minden, Louisiana, United States. Son of Martin Van Buren and Sarah Anne (DeLoache) Norris.
marriage and family therapist Sociology educator
Norris, Martin Lavern was born on February 22, 1922 in Minden, Louisiana, United States. Son of Martin Van Buren and Sarah Anne (DeLoache) Norris.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1948. Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1957.
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Anderson University, 1949. Postgraduate, University Minnesota, 1966.
Vocational counselor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1950-1951. Instructor sociology Louisiana College, Pineville, 1951-1952. Assistant professor sociology Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1952-1958.
Professor Anderson (Indiana) University, since 1958, chairman department sociology, social work and criminal justice, since 1987. Director, therapist Kardatzke Marriage and Family Center, Anderson University, since 1967.
President Family Service Madison County, Anderson, 1963, Family Planning Madison County, Anderson, 1971-1972. Chairman commission on social concerns Church of God, Anderson, 1964-1972. Council member Women's Alternatives, Anderson, since 1986.
Member mayor's commission on domestic violence, Anderson, since 1988. Served to sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946, PTO. Member American Association Marriage and Family Therapy (clinical), National Council Family Relations, American Sociological Association, Indiana Council Family Relations (professional, president 1967-1969).
Married Frances Gayle Ouzts. Children: Diana, Gayle.