Born March
14, 1900 in Ellsworth, Iowa,
Ellis Stebbins eventually
became a very prominent person
in the history of Oregon College
of Education (OCE). In 1924,
he graduated from Pacific
University in Forest Grove,
Oregon. From 1924 until 1928,
Stebbins taught at at both
Condon High School and The
Dalles. In 1928, Stebbins
was hired as Assistant President
(under Joseph Landers) at
Oregon Normal School in Monmouth,
Oregon. From 1928 until his
retirement in 1968, Stebbins
was active on campus and served
in many different positions,
including Dean of Administration,
Business Manager and Interim
President during the transition
between Presidents Lieuallen
and Rice from 1961 to 1962.
After he retired in 1968,
Stebbins was awarded the Distinguished
Service Award by the Oregon
State Employees Association
and “Man of the Year”
by the City of Monmouth. Also
during his retirement, Stebbins
wrote a book entitled “The
OCE Story”, which described
the history of the college
from the mid-19th century
until his retirement.
Stebbins was known for his
expertise around the college
and very much respected by
all. He died in Salem, Oregon
on June 3, 1992
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