Background
Mara, Vincent Joseph was born on September 19, 1930 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward Stephan and Mary Stephanie (Kavanaugh) Mara.
Mara, Vincent Joseph was born on September 19, 1930 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward Stephan and Mary Stephanie (Kavanaugh) Mara.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Worcester State College. Master of Education, University Connecticut. Doctor of Philosophy.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Framingham State College, 1995. Doctor of Humane Letters, Fitchborg State College, 1995.
From assistant professor to associate professor, Framingham (Massachusetts) State College, 1960-1963;
director admissions, Framingham (Massachusetts) State College, 1963-1969;
academic dean, Framingham (Massachusetts) State College, 1969-1976;
acting president, Salem (Massachusetts) State College, 1974-1975;
president, Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, 1976-1995;
professor emeritus, Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, since 1995;
president emeritus, Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, since 1955. Corporator Fitchburg Savings Bank, 1976-1985. Member Montachusett Region Private Industry Council, since 1983.
Director Safety Fund National Bank.
Trustee Notre Dame Preparatory School, Fitchburg, 1985-1986, Worcester Public Library., 1967-1970, president of the board of trustees, 1970. Board dirs Fitchburg Civic Center,1977-1980, Cushing Academy, 1978-1980, North Control Massachusetts Mental Health Association, 1979-1981, United Way, 1981-1987, Montachusett Region Private Industry Council, 1983-1993, Thayer Symphony Orchestra, 1987-1990, president, 1994-1995. ActiveMass. Commission Education Telecomm., 1983-1990, Fitchburg Board Health, 1982-1993,Fitchburg School Committee, since 1998.
With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member National Education Association, American Conference Academy Deans, American Association State Colleges Universities, North America Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1984-1991), Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1977-1983), Fay Club, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Clare Owens, February 15, 1958. Children: John, Kevin, Maryellen, Thomas, Clare.