Background
McElya, Mitchel Roberts was born on August 3, 1930 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. Son of Will McElya and Ruth Hancock (Roberts) McElya Clark.
McElya, Mitchel Roberts was born on August 3, 1930 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. Son of Will McElya and Ruth Hancock (Roberts) McElya Clark.
Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin, 1959; Master of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1966.
Instructor Ely (Minnesota) State Junior College, 1962-1965. Assistant professor Milton (Wisconsin) College, 1965-1967. Professor communications Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, since 1967.
Exchange professor Bullmershe College, Reading, United Kingdom, 1971-1972, 74-75, Nonington College Performing Arts, Nonington, United Kingdom, 1983. Guest professor Carlton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1986, guest artist, 1987. Consultant in field.
Volunteer, Wellness Network Huron Valley, Ypsilanti, since 1988. Co-founder, vice president Theatre 8:10, Ypsilanti, since 1989.
Married Anne Frances Brumm, October 24, 1959 (deceased 1982). Children: Kathryn, Amanda, Mitchel II, Ruth.