Background
Mitchell, Peter T. was born on January 22, 1945 in Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Elaine (Tislove) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Peter T. was born on January 22, 1945 in Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Elaine (Tislove) Mitchell.
AB, Albion (Michigan) College, 1967; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1968; Education Specialist, Indiana U., 1972; Doctor of Education, Northeastern U., 1980.
Assistant Professor of English, Bay de Noc College, Escanaba, Michigan, 1968-1970;
director admissions, Lees College, Jackson, Kentucky, 1972-1975;
vice president, Lees College, Jackson, Kentucky, 1981-1983;
director admissions and finance aid, Fisher College, Boston, 1975-1981;
president, Lasell College, Newton, Massachusetts, 1983-1988;
president, Columbia (South Carolina.) College, since 1988. Board directors National Council of Indiana Junior Colls., 1986-1988, South Carolina. Foundation Indiana Colls., 1989.
Secretary South Carolina. Tuition Grants Council. Member Council Indiana Colls., South Carolina.
Board of directors Newton Symphony Orchestra, 1985-1988, Richland/Lexington CulturalCoun., 1989, Partners of Americas, 1989. Member American Association for Higher Education, National Association Indiana Colleges Universities (public relations commission 1989), Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce of C., American Council of Education, Computer-Aided Software Engineering, Rotary (Eau Claire chapter president 1988-1989).
Married Rebecca Putnam, December 27, 1969. Children: Melissa, Stephanie, Joshua.