Background
Garcia, Walter Manuel was born on August 16, 1926 in New York City. Son of Joseph Emanuel and Frances Margaret (Campbell) Garcia.
language professional Philosophy educator
Garcia, Walter Manuel was born on August 16, 1926 in New York City. Son of Joseph Emanuel and Frances Margaret (Campbell) Garcia.
Bachelor of Arts, College City New York, 1950; A.M., Harvard University, 1951; Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1955; Doctor of Humane Letters, Whittier College, 1975.
Research assistant, Rutgers University, 1954; instructor, Harvard University, 1955-1957; assistant professor, Stanford, 1957-1960; president, Modesto (California) Junior College, 1960-1964; superintendent, Yosemite Junior College District, 1964-1967; superintendent, president, Rio Hondo College, Whittier, California, 1967-1976; Professor of English and Philosophy, Rio Hondo College, since 1977. Panelist White House Conference Education, 1965. Participant White House Conference Food, Nutrition and Health, 1969.
President Stanislaus Area United Crusade, 1964-1966, Family Service Agency Stanislaus County, 1965-1966. Commissioner Los Angeles County Bicentennial. Active United Nations Association (president Whittier Chapter 1983-1984).
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946. Member Northern California Council Churches, Phi Beta Kappa, American Association Junior Colleges (director), California Community and Junior College Association (president 1975-1976) Lodges: Rotary.
Married Doris Gesine Robbert, August 19, 1951 (divorced May 1977). Children– Amy Frances, Jane Anne, married Marjorie Lewis, 1979. Stepchildren– David, Holly.