Background
Harvey, William Bernard was born on March 16, 1948 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lonnie William and Mildred Delores (Downing) Harvey.
Harvey, William Bernard was born on March 16, 1948 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lonnie William and Mildred Delores (Downing) Harvey.
Bachelor in English, West Chester U., 1968; Master of Education, Rutgers University, 1973; Doctor of Education, Rutgers University, 1980.
Journalist, Newark (New Jersey) Star Ledger, 1969-1970;
teacher, Red Bank (New Jersey) Regional High School, 1970-1971;
instructor, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, 1971-1973;
director W.E.B. DuBois program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1973-1976;
associate dean, assistant professor, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, 1976-1978;
assistant vice provost, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978-1983;
associate professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1983-1993;
professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1993-1995;
dean and professor education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, since 1995;
president, H and H Enterprises, since 1993. Co-director Governor's School on the Environment, Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey, 1988-1992. Member faclty Governor's School on Public Issues, Monmouth College, West Long Branch, New Jersey, 1983-1988.
Consultant Will Keith Kellogg Foundation, UnitedNegro College Fund, Boy Scouts American, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, New Jersey Department Higher Education. Visiting associate Smithsonian Institution, Washington.
(Book by Harvey, William Burnett)
Board of directors Wisconsin Council on Economics Education, Family Svc. of Milwaukee, American's BlackHolocaust Museum, Health Care for the Homeless, Wisconsin Black History Society;co-founder Open Mind-The Association for the Achievement of Cultural Diversity in Higher Education, Ann Arbor, 1990, vice president, 1992-1993, president, 1993-1994. Founding member Omen-The Organisation for Multicultural Education in North Carolina, Durham,1988. Member College Board Equity 200 Higher Education Committee.
Member American Association for Higher Education (chair black caucus 1989-1991, Distinguished Svc. award 1991), American Ednl. Research Association (secretary-treasurer Special Interest Group/Research Focus Black Education 1986-1988), Association for the Study of Higher Education, American Council on Education (county of fellows, Academy Administration fellow 1983).
Married Brenda Nichols, June 27, 1971. Children: Adia, Amina.