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William A. McGowan, Ed.D. - Bio

Extension Agent IV, Community Development;
Director, Coastal Community Enhancement Initiative

billmcg@udel.edu e-mail
302-856-2585 x592 phone/voice-mail
302-856-1845 fax

Ann V. & Elbert N. Carvel Research and Education Center | University of Delaware | 16483 County Seat Highway | Georgetown, DE 19947

Education | Research and Professional Interests | Experience | Memberships and Committee Participation

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EdD, University of Delaware 2004, Educational Leadership

MEd, University of Delaware 1994, Continuing and Adult Administration

BS, University of Delaware 1973, Plant Science

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community development, public issues

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1991–2008      
County Extension Agent, Community Development, University of Delaware, Sussex County, Del.

1989–1991       
Extension Associate, Water Quality, University of Delaware, Sussex County, Del.

1984–1989      
Manager, Coastal Nurseries, Milford, Del.

1976–1989      
Manager, Southern States Cooperative

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Boards

Center for the Inland Bays, Treasurer, 2000–2009
Executive Committee, Finance committee

The mission of the Center for the Inland Bays is to promote the wise use and enhancement of the Inland Bays and their watersheds.

La Red Health Center, 2003–2009
Treasurer, 2003-2006

La Red Health Center mission is to provide a healthcare safety net to the underinsured and uninsured.  La Red Health Center serves all residents of Sussex County.

Sussex Conservation District, Secretary 1992–2007
Stormwater Committee, Chair

The Sussex Conservation District mission is to provide technical and financial assistance to maintain, enhance, protect, and preserve the environment of Sussex County.  The district has three divisions, stormwater assessment and planning, construction and maintenance, and conservation planning.
 

serving the public good,
shaping tomorrow’s leaders