Michael Emmanuel Paradise

Background

Paradise, Michael Emmanuel was born on March 26, 1928 in Vyzari, Crete, Greece. Came to the United States, 1951. Son of Emmanuel M. and Maria E. (Kaparou) Paradisanos.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Morningside College, Iowa, 1955. Master of Arts, University Northern Colorado, 1959. Doctor of Education, University Northern Colorado, 1962.

Career

Secretary to minister of reconstruction Greek Cabinet, Athens, 1948-1949. Teacher high school Wausa, Nebraska, 1956-1958. Teacher, principal high school Milliken, Colorado, 1958-1962.

Professor mathematics Chadron (Nebraska) State College, 1962-1968. Chairman division science, dean students. President Northeastern Nebraska College, Norfolk, 1968-1972.

President Central Technology Community College, Hastings, Nebraska, 1972-1979. Chancellor University Alaska, Juneau, 1979-1987. Executive director International Intercultural Consortium, since 1987.

Lecturer University Minnesota, University Nebraska. Consultant Japanese National Tourist Organization, Trade Development Program Department State, Export Now Program Department Commerce, National Science Foundation, Department of Health, American College Testing Program, Ohio State University, Nebraska State Department Education, various community colleges and public schools. Lobbyist for Nebraska Community Colleges, 1969-1977.

Achievements

• Michael Emmanuel Paradise has been listed as a noteworthy association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President United Way, Hastings. Chairman Nebraska State Higher Education Facilities Commission, 1971-1974. Member Chadron (Nebraska) Planning Commission, 1966-1968, Adams County (Nebraska) Planning and Zoning Commission, 1976-1977.

Chairman Nebraska State Professional Practices Commission, 1972-1974. Member State Central Committee Nebraska Republican Party, 1976-1978. Served with Royal Hellenic Air Force, 1949-1951.

Member Mathematics Association American (visiting scientist), American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Technology Education Association, American Vocational Association, American Association Higher Education, World Future Society, American Management Association, Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce (president 1984) Lodges: Elks. Kiwanis (president 1968). Rotary (director); Masons.

Connections

Married Ann Barbara Ramos, December 29, 1957. Children: Maria, George, Andrew.

Father:

Emmanuel M. Paradisanos

Mother:

Maria E. (Kaparou) Paradisanos

Spouse:

Ann Barbara Ramos

child:

Andrew Paradise

child:

George Paradise

child:

Maria Paradise