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Gilmore, Roger was born on October 11, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Wheeler and Edith Seal (Thompson) Gilmore.
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Roger Gilmore, American College president Board of directors Maine Alliance for Arts Education, 1992-1994, Greater Portland Landmarks, since 1993, Stanley Museum, 1993-1995, World Affairs Council, 1993-1995. Fellow National Association Schools Art and Design (life); member Maine Citizens for History Preservation, National Trust for History Preservation, Advisers for Arts, National Art Education Association, Maine Alliance for Arts Education.
Education
AB, Dartmouth College, 1954. Postgraduate, University Chicago Division School, 1963. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), School Art Institute Chicago, 1993.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Maine College Art, 2002.
Career
Social worker, N.H. Department Public Welfare, Woodsville, 1954-1955;
administrative assistant, Furn Corporation Lisbon, N.H., 1955-1956;
office manager, assistant to president, Cole's Mill Inc., Littleton, N.H., 1956-1958;
accountant, office supervisor, University of Chicago, 1958-1961;
assistant director finance aid, University of Chicago, 1961-1963;
assistant to dean, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1963-1965;
acting dean, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1965-1968;
dean, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1968-1987;
provost, vice president for academic affairs, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1987-1989;
president, Maine College Art (formerly Portland School Art), since 1989. Director Commission Accreditation and Membership National Association Schools of Art and Design, 1975-1978, vice president 1984-1987, president, 1987-1990. Member Joint Commision on Dance and Theatre Accreditation, 1978-1982.
Board directors International Council Fine Arts Deans, 1986-1988. President, board directors Ox-Bow Summer school and Artists Colony, 1987-1989. Treasurer Association Indiana Colls.
Art and Design, 1991-1995;member Executive Committee Maine Higher Education Council, 1991-1995.
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Board of directors Maine Alliance for Arts Education, 1992-1994, Greater Portland Landmarks, since 1993, Stanley Museum, 1993-1995, World Affairs Council, 1993-1995. Fellow National Association Schools Art and Design (life). Member Maine Citizens for History Preservation, National Trust for History Preservation, Advisers for Arts, National Art Education Association, Maine Alliance for Arts Education.
Connections
Married Beatrice Reynolds, September 17, 1952 (deceased September 1994). Children: Christopher, Jennifer E., Lesley Margaret. Married Elizabeth McOuat Lameyer, October 1, 1995.
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Episcopalian -
Political Party
Democrat