Background
Harris, Zelema M. was born on January 12, 1940 in Newton County, Texas, United States. Daughter of James Robert and Gertrude Violet (Swearingen) Marshall.
Harris, Zelema M. was born on January 12, 1940 in Newton County, Texas, United States. Daughter of James Robert and Gertrude Violet (Swearingen) Marshall.
Bachelor of Science, Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical, 1961. Master of Education, University Kansas, 1972. Doctor of Education, University Kansas, 1976.
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Assistant director urban affairs, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1970-1972; assistant director Centennial College, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1970-1972; director supportive education services, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1970-1972; coordinator curriculum evaluation, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missoury, 1976-1977; director curriculum evaluation, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missoury, 1977-1978; director education opportunity center, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missoury, 1978-1980; director district services, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Missoury, 1980; president, Pioneer Community College, Kansas City, 1980-1987; president, Pen Valley Community College, Kansas City, 1987-1990; president, Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois, since 1990.
Member National Institute for Leadership Development American Association Women in Community Colleges (advisory board), American Association Community and Junior Colleges (board directors, Council on Black American Affairs ), Black Women in Higher Education, N. Center Association Colleges and Schools (board directors N. Center region).
Married Manuel Holloway.