BOSTON, MA, March 12, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Joseph H. Strain, Associate Dean Emeritus of Suffolk University, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for his leadership and excellence in teaching and academic administration.

During a 43-year career at Suffolk University, Dr. Strain served as Alumni Secretary, Director of Summer Sessions, Chair of the Department of Communications, Assistant Dean in Charge of the Evening Division, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Acting Dean of Enrollment Management for the College of Liberal Arts and School of Management.

In 1990, the Suffolk University Heritage Committee awarded him the Heritage Medallion for "distinguished service to Suffolk University." It reads, in part, "Your personal skills and application made it possible for the College to pass several milestones on the way to institutional maturity and development, milestones that included successful reaccreditation campaigns, crucial Title III grant-writing efforts, pioneering long-range and strategic planning activities, and ground-breaking faculty governance initiatives."

Dr Strain received his Ed.D. (1960) and C.A.S. (1958) in Educational Administration from Harvard University; his M.A. in English (1949) from Boston College; and his A.B. in History (1943) from Suffolk University. He served in World War II and the Korean War as a Marine Corps pilot with the rank of Captain.

He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Life Care Residents Association (MLCRA) and Editor of Massachusetts Patriot, MLCRA's quarterly newsletter. MLCRA's mission is to ensure the quality of life and financial security of residents. A major goal is to promote accreditation. For additional information, visit http://www.mlcra.org.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 300,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

For more information, please see http://www.cambridgewhoswho.com.

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