Background
Zais, Mitchell M. was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States.
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Mitchell M. Zais
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Mitchell M. Zais, American state official, school system administrator, retired military officer. Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Master of Science in Organizational Behavior, University Washington. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Psychology, University Washington.
Master of Arts in Military History, School Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Career
Commissioned infantry United States Army, advanced through grades to brigadier general, infantry service airborne, air assault, mechanized, ceremonial Vietnam, Korea, United States, Commander infantry battalion, light infantry brigade, chief of war plans for chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, White House aide Washington, executive officer to Commander in chief Panama, commanding general United States and allied forces Kuwait, commanding general Operation Provide Refuge, deputy commanding general maneuvers Fort Riley, Kansas, chief of staff United States Army Reserve Command Fort McPherson, Georgia, retired. President Newberry College, South Carolina, 2000—2010. State superintendent education South Carolina Department Education, since 2011.
Achievements
Membership
Past chair presidents' council South Carolina Indiana Colleges & Universities, South Atlantic Athletic Conference. Board directors Foundation Indiana Higher Education, Lutheran Education Conference North America, South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission, South Carolina Commission Higher Education, Southern Regional Education Board.
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Born
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal.Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal.