John Harms
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| John Harms | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 48 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Dean of Students / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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John Harms (1940-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 48. He was first elected in 2006.
Background
Born February 17, 1940 in Bayaed, Nebraska, Sen. Harms spent his career before his election to the state legislature in education. He earned is Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science in Education, and Doctor of Education (E.Ed.) from Chandron State college. He retired from his last position as Western Nebraska Community College in 2006. Priot to that he was president of McCook Community College (1973-76), dean of instruction at Northeast Technical College (1972-73), dean of instruction at Northeastern Nebraska College (1970-72), dean of students at Northeastern Nebraska College (1968-70); director of housing and financial aid at Chadron State College (1966-68), graduate assistant, Chadron State College (1966), and a high school teacher at Gering Public School (1962-65).[1] The son of a Greek immigrant, teaching has become a family profession, with two of his children working in education.[2] He is currently married to Pat Harms with three children and is known to be Protestant.
Education
John Harms earned both his Bachelors degree and MS from Chadron State College in 1962 and 1966 respectively and earned his EdD from Montana State University in 1975.
Professional Experience
John Harms began his professional experience in 1962 as a high school teacher for Gering Public School. He left in 1965 and a year later, in 1966, he worked as a graduate assistant for Chadron State College. That same year, he began working as the director of housing and financial aid until 1968. In 1968, he became Dean of Students for Northeastern Nebraska College until 1970, in which year he became the Dean of Instruction for the same institution. His work at Northeastern Nebraska College ended in 1972 when he became the Dean of Instruction at Northeast Technical College until 1973. In that year, Harms became president of McCook Community College for three years. From 1976 to 2006, John Harms worked as president of Western Nebraska Community College.
Political Experience
John Harms joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2006.
Organizations
John Harms is involved with a number of organizations, including American Association of Community Colleges, American Vocational Association, Association of Community College Trustees, Monument Bible Church, Scottsbluff and Geering Rotary, Rotary/Chadron, Norfolk, McCook, Scottsbluff, McCook Rotary, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Eagles, Elks, Masons, Moose, and Scottish Rites.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
John Harms currently serves on Greater Nebraska Workforce Investment Board, Nebraska Children's and Family Foundation, Nebraska Rural Development Commission, Nebraska Educational Television Council for Higher Education, Community Health Charities, (Formerly CHAD Combined Health Agencies Drive), Nebraska Foundation for Humanities, Combined Health Agencies of Nebraska Leadership Council, and the National League for Nursing Council.
Committees
John Harms currently serves on the Appropriations Committee
Contact information
Sen. John Harms
District 48
Room 2017
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2802
Email: jharms@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Harms brings lifetime of learning to Legislature, January 26, 2008
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