William McKinley Harris, Sr.

Background

Sr., William McKinley Harris, was born on October 29, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Rosa M. (Minor) Harris.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Howard University, 1964. Master in Urban Planning, University Washington, Seattle, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, Seattle, 1974.

Career

Physicist Atomic Energy Commission, Richland, Washington, 1968—1970. Research fellow Battelle Seattle, 1970—1973. Assistant professor Western Washington State University, Bellingham, 1973—1974, Portland State University, Oregon, 1974—1976.

Professor urban planning University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1976—1998. Professor, chair Jackson State University, Mississippi, since 1998. Headmaster Science St. School, since 1990.

Technical advisor Mennonite Economic Development Project, Chicago, 1982—1985. Chairman Industrial Development Authority, Charlottesville, 1983—1985. Member Charlottesville Planning Commission, Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals, 1992—1996, T.J. United Way, 1993—1996, Development Training Institute, 1989—1995.

Consultant Westhaven Resident Management Corporation, 1994—1995. Delegate leader People People to China, 1992—1994.

Achievements

• William McKinley Harris, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy urban planning educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Site reviewer Planning Advisory Board, Washington, 1985. Board directors Charlottesville Mediation Center, 1985. Member of American Institute of Architects (team leader Cleveland), Association Voluntary Action Scholars, Community Development Society (president Virginia chapter 1983-1984), Association Study Afro-American Life & History, American Planning Association (editorial board journal 1985, leader planning team Greensboro North Carolina 1995-1996), American Institute Certified Planners, Charlottesville Anglers (board directors 1984), Masons.

Interests

• Handball, reading.

Connections

Married Jessie Mathews Harris, 1996. Children: Rolisa H. Smith, Dana, Melissa.

Father:

Rosa M. Sr.

Spouse:

Jessie Mathews Harris

child:

Rolisa H. Smith Sr.

child:

Melissa Sr.

child:

Dana Sr.