Philip Lee Westin

Background

Westin, Philip Lee was born on May 6, 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Andrew and Gertrude Marilyn (Nelson) Westin.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University of Southern California, 1968; Master of Music, University of Southern California, 1970; Doctor of Education, U. La Verne, 1990; MLE certified, Harvard University, 1992.

Career

Professor music, department chair, Cerritos College, Norwalk, California, 1970-1985; music director, conductor, California Wind Symphony, 1973-1974; music director, conductor, Master Symphony Orchestra, California, 1980-1984; dean fine arts, executive director, El Camino College, Torrance, California, 1985-1991; vice president instruction, Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California, 1991-1993; president, Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California, since 1993. Adjunct faculty lecturer Pepperdine U., Culver City, California, 1994-1995. Sitevisitor for exemplary schools unites states department Education, Washington, 1991.

Achievements

• Philip Lee Westin has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Higher Education, American Association Community College, Association California Community College Adminstrs., Community College League California (commission on education policy 1991-1993, Certified of Appreciation 1992).

Interests

• Avocation: computing.

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Christiansen, October 1, 1966 (divorced 1979). Married Ellisha Marion Bunka, June 7, 1980. Children: Susan, Karen, Michele, Cynthia.

Father:

John Andrew Westin

Mother:

Gertrude Marilyn (Nelson) Westin

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Christiansen

Spouse:

Ellisha Marion Bunka

child:

Karen Westin

child:

Susan Westin

child:

Michele Westin

child:

Cynthia Westin