Background
Downs, William Alan was born on March 15, 1939 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of James Melvin and Ione (Cripe) Downs.
Downs, William Alan was born on March 15, 1939 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of James Melvin and Ione (Cripe) Downs.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1963. Master of Education, University Missouri, 1966. Doctor of Education, University Missouri, 1968.
Press operator, Rostone Corporation, Lafayette, 1959-1963; junior high school instructor, Indianapolis Public Schools, 1963-1965; graduate teaching assistant, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1965-1968; assistant professor graphics, Center Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1968-1972; associate professor graphics, Center Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1972-1978; professor graphics, Center Missouri State University, Warrensburg, since 1978; department chairman graphics, Center Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1976-1990; assistant to dean College Applied Sciences and Technology, Center Missouri State University, Warrensburg, since 1990. Co-director Introduction Indiana Technology Education Project, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1987, Exploration Indiana Technology Education Project, Jefferson City, 1988, Communications Technology Education Project, 1989.
Chairman Academy Advisory Council-Public Printer, Washington, 1987-1988. Member International Technology Education Association (chairman 1986, board directors 1986), American Vocational Association, Technology Education Children's Council (president, vice president 1976-1980, secretary-treasurer 1972-1976, Distinguished Service award 1986), Missouri Indiana Education Professionals (development committee since 1989), Missouri Leadership Academy (assessor since 1988), Booster Club (president 1987-1988), Rotary (committee chairman 1988-1989, board directors since 1991).
Married Barbara Anne Moser, June 24, 1964. Children: Jennifer Anne, Andrew James.