Background
Ferrari, Michael Richard was born on May 12, 1940 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael Richard and Lillian Ann (Cristina) Ferrari.
Ferrari, Michael Richard was born on May 12, 1940 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael Richard and Lillian Ann (Cristina) Ferrari.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1962; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1963; Doctor of Business Administration (Ford Foundation fellow), Michigan State University, 1968; D of Public Svc. (honorary), Bowling Green State University, 1991.
Assistant to dean men, U. Cincinnati, 1965-1966; assistant to director residence life, resident hall head advisor, Michigan State University, 1966-1968; acting department chairman administrative science, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1970-1971; member administrative staff, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1971-1973; vice president resource planning, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1973-1978; provost, executive vice president, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1978-1981; interim president, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1981-1982; visiting scholar, University of Michigan, 1982-1983; professor management, provost, Wright State University, Dayton, 1983-1985; president, Drake U., Des Moines, 1985-1998; chancellor, Texas Christian U., Fort Worth, since 1998. Board directors Pier One Imports, Irish Life of North America. Management consultant, since 1968.
Member Academy Management, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi Gamma Mu, Alpha Tau Omega.
Married Janice Bjurstrom, September 5, 1964. Children: Elizabeth Anne, Michael, III.