Mary Patricia Ryan

Background

Ryan, Mary Patricia was born on February 10, 1949 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Daughter of Ward Sanford and Margaret M. (Heckle) Ryan.

Education

Bachelor, Duquesne U., 1970; Master of Arts, Duquesne U., 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, American U., 1978.

Career

Counselor, Cochise College, Sierra Vista, Arizona, 1972-1973; counselor, Northern Virginia Comunity College, Annandale, 1973-1978; director student activities, Northern Virginia Comunity College, Annandale, 1978-1979; dean of students, Mount Vernon College, Washington, 1979-1984; director of interns, Washington Center, 1985-1987; vice president academic programs, Washington Center, 1987-1989; executive director, Institute for Experiential Learning, Washington, since 1990. Consultant American U., 1982-1987, Children's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, 1984.

Membership

Member National Association for College Deans, Adminstrs., and Counselors, American College Personnel Association.

Interests

• Avocation: hiking.

Connections

Father:

Ward Sanford Ryan

Mother:

Margaret M. (Heckle) Ryan