Background
Sheley, Wayne McDowell was born on April 23, 1943 in Ellenville, New York, United States. Son of George L. and Adele (McDowell) Sheley.
Sheley, Wayne McDowell was born on April 23, 1943 in Ellenville, New York, United States. Son of George L. and Adele (McDowell) Sheley.
Bachelor of Science, Hartwick College, 1963; Bachelor of Music, Yale University, 1964; Master of Music, Yale University, 1965; Doctor of Music, Eastman School Music, 1968.
From assistant professor to professor music, Murray (Kentucky) State University, 1967-1972; professor, chairman music, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1972-1974; professor, head department music, U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1974-1981; dean college creative arts, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1981-1984; dean college arts, California State University, Long Beach, 1984-1991; provost, vice president academic affairs, Washburn U., Topeka, since 1991. Consultant in field.
Member advising committee Tuurnaround Topeka Team, since 1993. Executive Committee Long Beach Symphony, 1986-1991. Executive Board Coalition Urban & Metropolitan Universities, Washington, since 1993.
Member American Association Applied Editors (Executive Board since 1989), Rotary (fellow chair since 1995), Phi Kappa Phi (vice president 1993-1995), Kappa Kappa Psi.
Married Nancy L. Stroud, March 3, 1970. Children: Jennie K., Justin W., Joanthan S.