John B. Harper

Background

About John B. Harper

B.A. from Stanford in International Relations('62). MBA program started at Stanford and completed at the U of Iowa ('66). PhD program in Higher Ed Administration completed at U of Iowa ('74.) Graduate of EFM program of Episcopal Church.('93). Ordained to ministry ('95). Work history: Clergy and co-founder of New Song Episcopal Church ('94-present); U of Iowa English professor (1976-2002); Administrator of UI English Department(1966-76); U.S. Army ('63-64); Iowa State Bar Association (portions of '63-65); Summer resort hotel work, with substantial management duties (9 summers through high school and college). My greatest joy and challenge is the creation and shaping of new organizational structures. Over the years I have been the founder or a co-founder of New Song Church, City Circle Acting Company, Connections of Iowa City, Johnson County Cultural Alliance, Iowa Corridor Cultural Alliance, Iowa City/Johnson Country Arts Council, Integrity/Iowa, I-CARE, and many others. I was president of Citizens for a Better Iowa City during the urban renewal years, and was the recipient of an Iowa Community Betterment award from Governor Ray. I've served on more than 30 boards of local, state, and national organizations, including ACLU of Iowa, American Association of Community Theatre, Holy Relationships national board, and the board of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. Beyond retirement, I've served many years on the U of Iowa advisory boards for Religious Studies and for UI Hospitals and Clinics.