Background
Mikalson, Roy Gale was born on July 21, 1921 in Eureka, Montana, United States. Son of Lawrence Merton and Barbara Margaret (Patterson) Mikalson.
Mikalson, Roy Gale was born on July 21, 1921 in Eureka, Montana, United States. Son of Lawrence Merton and Barbara Margaret (Patterson) Mikalson.
Student, Montana State College Bachelor of Arts, University Washington, 1947; Master of Arts, University Washington, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1964.
Instructor, Montana State University, 1948-1949; instructor, chairman English department, Lower Columbia College, Longview, Washington, 1950-1962; dean, College Marin, Kentfield, California, 1964-1966; president, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, Oregon, 1966-1968; president, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, California, 1968-1971; superintendent, president, Santa Rosa (California) Junior College, 1971-1991; president emeritus, Santa Rosa (California) Junior College, since 1991.
Board directors Drs. Hospital, Modesto, United Way, Young Men’s Christian Association, Family Information Center, Salvation Army. Served with Army of the United States, 1940-1945. Member of the Chamber of Commerce, California Community College President ( board directors), California Community Colleges Chancellor's Executive Council, Phi Beta Kappa.
Lodges: Elk, Rotary (Santa Rosa club president 1984-1985).
Married Eva Marie Johnson, July 31, 1949. Children— Steven A., Barbara G., Jeffrey R., Thomas L.