Background
Barker, Nancy Lepard was born on January 22, 1936 in Owosso, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Cecil L. and Mary Elizabeth (Stuart) Lepard.
Barker, Nancy Lepard was born on January 22, 1936 in Owosso, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Cecil L. and Mary Elizabeth (Stuart) Lepard.
Bachelor of Science, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1957. DHum (honorary), Northwood University, 2001.
Special education instructor University Hospital University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1958-1961. Vice president Medical Educator, Chicago, 1967-1969. Assistant to chairman, director careers for women Northwood University, Midland, Michigan, 1970-1977, assistant professor, chairman department fashion marketing and merchandising, 1972-1977, director arts programs and external affairs, 1972-1977, vice president university relations, 1978-2001, office of the president, since 2001.
Director Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, since 2007. Board directors Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, Midland. Consultant, lecturer in field.
Advisor Michigan Child Study Association, since 1972. Chairman Matrix: Midland Festival, 1978. Board directors National Council of Women, since 1971, president, 1983-1985, chairman centennial committee, 1988.
Member executive board Michigan American Council on Exercise Network for Women Leaders in Higher Education, 2001^. Board directors ArtServe, Michigan, since 2003, Family and Children's Services, International Council Women, Paris. Member American Heart Assn.Internat.
Council Women (board directors Paris since 1991), The Fashion Group, International Furnishings and Design Association (president Michigan chapter 1974-1977), Michigan Women's Studies Association (founding member), Arts Midland Council (president 2 terms, 25th Anniversary award), International Women's Forum, Michigan Women's Forum, Contemporary Review Club, Midland County Lawyers' Wives, Zonta, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Lambda Theta, Phi Gamma Nu, Delta Delta Delta.
Married J. Daniel Cline, June 6, 1960 (divorced 1971). Married R. William Barker, November 18, 1972. Children: Mary Georgia Harker, Mark L. Cline, Richard E., Daniel P., Melissa B. Van Arsdel, John C. Cline Doctor of Medicine, Helen Grace Garrett, Wiley D., James G.
