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Dr. Jack David Armold
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Jack David Armold received his doctor of Philosophy degree in 1959 from the University Illinois, Urbana in Rhetoric and Public Address. His dissertation, "The Compromise of 1850: A Burkeian analysis," explored the lines of arguments used in the Senate in 1850 concerning the issue of extending slavery into the territories. He has a master of arts in Rhetoric and communication with a minor in education from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. His thesis, "The American frontier and the Cherokee Indians." explored the speeches of Chief John Ross to the United States Congress. He has a master of divinity from New Orleans Theology Seminary with a major in theology and a minor in counseling. Dr. Armold also has a bachelor of arts in Religion with a minor in English, Speech from Southern Nazarene, Bethany, OK. Currently, he is writing two novels an autobiography and one titled "Ridding the rails" based on the life his uncle. In 1991, while Senior Professor and Chair of General Education at DeVry Institute of Technology, Dr. Armold was honored when "at the college's commencement, President Thomas E Colvin made the following proclamation: In recognition of his contributions to academic excellence and innovative visions for student achievement, be it now proclaimed that the DeVry Institute of Technology designates that all honors course offerings shall hereafter be known as the JACK DAVID ARMOLD HONORS PROGRAM" From 1956 - 2003 He has authored numerous essays, articles, and conference papers, and an unpublished play Class of 1950: Then and now. He has composed an extensive bibliography listing an updated account of his published and unpublished works. He is currently involved in the continued development of the Jack David Armold Honors Program, and encourages other campuses to follow the JDAHP model. |