Joe E. White
Dr. Joe E. White | |
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President of Carl Albert State College | |
In office July 1, 1975 – July 1, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
July 3, 1937 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Spouse(s) | Melba Sue Curfman |
Residence | Edmond, Oklahoma |
Alma mater |
Oklahoma State University Southwestern Oklahoma State University Murray State College |
Profession |
Retired college president Oil and gas investor |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Dr. Joe Ellis White (July 3, 1937 – Present) is a career Oklahoma educator and oil and gas investor.[1][2] White served as President of Carl Albert State College from 1975-2007.[1] He also owns and is a managing partner at White Energy, LLC.[2][3]
White is a member of the Carl Albert State College Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame and the Murray State Distinguished Athlete Hall of Fame.[2]
Early life and education
Joe E. White was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 3, 1937 to C.W. and Cleo White.[4] White graduated from Alex High School in Alex, Oklahoma in 1955.[5] From 1956-1958, White attended Murray State College where he played fullback on the Murray State College, football team.[6] Following his graduation from Murray State College, White transferred to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1959.[1][7]
In 1965, White completed his Masters in Education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.[8] He returned to Oklahoma State University in 1974 completing his Doctorate in education.[2]
Career
In 1959, White began his career as the head football coach and English teacher at Alex High School, his alma mater.[7][9] In 1962, White served as an assistant football coach and teacher at Roswell High School in Roswell, New Mexico.[10] He later served as the coach of Minco High School in Minco, Oklahoma prior to being hired at Elk City High School in 1964.[8][9]
White started at Elk City High School as a teacher, football coach, athletic director followed by assistant principal.[8] He became Elk City High School’s head principal in 1968.[10] He left Elk City to become superintendent of schools in Sentinel, Oklahoma in 1970.[8] White later served as Elk City Public Schools superintendent.[11] While superintendent of the Elk City schools, White was one of 50 superintendents to participate in an international study mission to the then-Soviet Union.[11]
White was appointed president of Carl Albert State College (CASC) in 1975.[12]
Carl Albert State College
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During President White’s tenure at CASC, from 1975-2007, student enrollment increased from 600 students in 1975 to over 3,700 students.[13] During that period, CASC grew from a single campus with two buildings to 3 campuses located in Poteau, Sallisaw and Idabel.[13] CASC also constructed six residence halls and tripled the size of its Sallisaw campus during White’s tenure.[13] White also oversaw the creation of the CASC Development Foundation, which was established in 1979.[3][12]
In collaboration with former United States House Speaker Carl Albert, White created the Jimmy Carter Presidential Lecture Series at CASC.[14] Featured speakers at the lecture series have included former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, and Miss America Shawntel Smith.[15][16]
The Carl Albert State College library was named the "Joe E. White Library" in recognition of White’s contributions to the college.[12]
Other associations
White is a former chairman of the Council of Oklahoma's College and University Presidents; and has sat on the National Council of Two-Year College Presidents and the executive committee of the Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges.[13]
White was inducted into the Murray State College Distinguished Athlete Hall of Fame in 2003.[2] In 2004, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society’ Higher Education Hall of Fame.[13] He was also inducted into the CASC Hall of Fame in 2013.[17]
Publications
- "An Effective Communication System in a Senior High School," Oklahoma Educators Association Journal
- "A Successful Road to Accountability," Successful Ventures, State Department of Education
- "A Plan for Implementing a Statewide Network of Regional Centers," Doctoral Dissertation, Joe E. White Library
- "Oklahoma Higher Education’s Revised Admission and Retention Plan: What is it? Can It Work? Is it Worth the Trouble?" Eastern Oklahoma Schools Advisory Council Newsletter
- "President’s Angle," Carl Albert State College Viking Banner
Personal life
In 1957, White married Melba Sue Curfman.[4] They have two sons, Vance White of Los Angeles, California and Oklahoma City attorney Joe E. White Jr.[18] In 2007, he retired from Carl Albert State College, and moved to Edmond, Oklahoma.[3] That same year, he created White Energy, LLC.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Carl Albert president to retire. College thrived under man's 31-year tenure.". NewsOK. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "College to Honor Former CASC President". The Times Record. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Meet Dr. Joe E. White". Carl Albert State College. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- 1 2 "Clippings". Pampa Daily News. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Alex Honors Constructive Educator". News OK. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Dr. White Inducted into Hall of Fame". Heavener Ledger. 29 January 2004.
- 1 2 "White Wins Bid to Head Administrator's Association". Elk City Daily News. 1974.
- 1 2 3 4 "Joe White, Elk City principal, hired as school superintendent". Elk City Daily News. 1970.
- 1 2 "White is Selected As Elk City Coach". Elk City Daily News. April 1964.
- 1 2 "School Hires New Principal". Elk City Daily News. April 1986.
- 1 2 "City Superintendent to Visit Soviet Union". Elk City Daily News. March 1973.
- 1 2 3 "White to enter Hall of Fame". Poteau Daily News. 12 June 2004.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Joe White Selected To Oklahoma Higher Education Hall Of Fame". Sequoyah County Times. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "News release: NewsOK regarding Jimmy Carter Lecture Series". News OK. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "News release: NewsOK, Former President Carter To Speak at Carl Albert State College". News OK. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "News release: NewsOK, Former President Bush to Speak at Carl Albert State College". News OK. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Spotlight Will Shine on Dr. Joe E. White at Carl Albert State College "A Night with the Stars"". OKW News. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Carl Albert State College Development Foundation Honors J.C. Holton Family and Dr. Joe E. White". OKW News. Retrieved 27 December 2013.