Background
Magelli, Paul John was born on June 28, 1931 in Mount Clare, Illinois, United States. Son of Biagio and Mary (Mareta) Magelli.
college president economics consultant
Magelli, Paul John was born on June 28, 1931 in Mount Clare, Illinois, United States. Son of Biagio and Mary (Mareta) Magelli.
Bachelor of Arts Economics, University of Illinois, 1959; Master of Science in Economics, University of Illinois, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of Illinois, 1965.
Assistant to dean, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1959-1965;
assistant director Midwest Universities Consortium for International Services, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1966-1967;
dean, Fairmount College Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wichita State University, Kansas, 1969-1983;
vice president academic administration, Drake U., Des Moines, 1983-1985;
president, Metro. State College, Denver, 1985-1987;
president, Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois, 1987-1989;
visiting professor economics, University of Illinois, Urbana and Champaign, since 1989. Consultant American National Bank, Association Midwest Colls., State of Illinois Higher Education Assistance Corporation.
Vice president academic affairs at University of Illinois, Chicago Circle. Board directors Busey Bank, Urbana, Illinois.
Co-chairman Minoru Yasui Volunteer Recognition Committee. Chairman Denver-Potenza Sister Cities. Steering committee Denver Strategic Long Range Planning.
Trustee St. Mary's Academy. Board directors American Heart Association, Wichita, Goodwill Inds., Inc., Wichita, 1975-1978, Junior Achievement Denver, Mile-Hi Girl Scouts United States. Board directors Champaign-Urbana Convention and Visitors Bureau, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra.
Secretary East Center Illinois Partnership for Excellence in Education. Member Chanute Air Force Base Government Leaders, Champaign-Urbana Community Task Force, Champaign-Urbana Town & Gown, Economic Development Industrial Council, University Illinois Research Park Study Group. Member American Association Higher Education, American Council on Education, Association American Colleges, Council Colleges of Arts and Sciences (president 1983, board directors 1980-1984), Champaign C. of Chamber (board directors) Clubs: Urbana Country.
Lodges: Rotary.
Married Karolyn Jane Bodznick, September 1, 1958. Children– Paul, Junior, Merrell A.