Kenneth Alan MILLER

About

City College of New York Syracuse University University of Maine

Kenneth MILLER Obituary

MILLER, Kenneth Alan
April 22, 1943 - January 17, 2010
Kenneth passed away after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lilian; his children Aaron Miller and Stacy Killinger, their spouses Colleen and John; three grandchildren, Cole, Tyler and Addison; and his sister, Sandra Werdenschlag and her husband Steve. He also leaves behind many close friends. Dr. Miller was born in The Bronx in NYC, where he attended college. He earned his BS from CCNY, an MA from Syracuse University, and a doctorate from University of Maine. He served in administrative capacities in several colleges in New York and Pennsylvania in the roles of Dean, Vice President and President. He was a licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and managed a private practice. He moved to Sacramento in 1991 to direct the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, which regulated for-profit colleges and universities. Subsequent to that he served as Vice President for Education for Heald Colleges and as Professor and Director of Institutional Effectiveness at the California Northstate College of Pharmacy. He spent his career helping others. Ken will be remembered for his hearty laugh, his stories, and his concern for others. Family and friends are invited to his funeral at Home of Peace Cemetery, 6200 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to community programs at Temple B'nai Israel on 3600 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95818, or just help someone in need. Arrangements by Lombard & Company Funeral Directors 916-483-3297

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth MILLER

8 Entries

Stacy Miller

April 25, 2010

Not a day goes by that I don't miss him terribly.

Peter K Mills, EdD

January 27, 2010

Ken was a dear friend and colleague. We served together at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), Media, PA. He lived on my street in West Chester, PA for a time (Dunsinane Drive). I succeeded him in 1978 as Philadelphia area Cluster Coordinator for the Nova University doctoral program that many DCCC folks completed. That started me on a 25 year career with Nova University, (PT and FT) that landed me in Florida for good. In the 90s, Ken was Executive Director of the Council for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education, which approved out of state collegiate institutions, like Nova, to operate there. One year, I visited Ken in CA with a Nova colleague who was responsible for relations with accrediting agencies. Ken was sharp, objective, politically astute and very helpful. Nova was re-approved.

In the 1980s, when I was at Widener University in Chester, PA, I visited him at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology when he was President. He gave us the tour and the pitch, in his usual professional way, with humor.

Ken was a savvy educator, a good man and a friend. He will be missed. Godspeed Ken!

Eulalie Young

January 25, 2010

I worked with Ken at the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. During this time I experience his genuine, considerate, and fair administrative type. He had a profound influence on my career development and advancement. I never forget his encouragement and trust in my ability to suceed. His laughter wil always be with me!

Chris Crowley

January 25, 2010

To Lillian: I am so sorry for your loss. Ken was my boss at Delaware County Community College back in the late 1980's. He was, without a doubt, the best boss I ever had. His sense of humor came through every day and we laughed and laughed. I have the greatest respect for Ken and always will. I miss him already. I am so glad you had some good years together. Please accept my condolences.

Ross Ann Craig

January 23, 2010

Ken was a bright and capable administrator and friend to so many here on the East coast.His sense of humor and his personal sparkle used with his intellect made obstacles fade.I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of Ken in our field and in the lives of his friends. Ross Ann Craig

Sue Staas

January 22, 2010

To Lilian:

Ken was Dean of Instruction at Delaware County Community College when I was a beginning counselor and then beginning administrator. His help and guidance and professionalism were a tremendous help to me, a struggling "newbie" to the educational world.

Sue Staas

January 21, 2010

Ken was a wonderful person to have as the Chief Operating Officer at CHOC (Community Housing Opportunities Corporation) in Davis, California, at a time when the administrative staff, the board of directors and the non-profit organization as a whole was going through difficult transitions. He was caring, considerate, kind, compassionate, and always highly professional. His active listening skills were unparalled. Everyone there just thought the world of him, and when he accepted another position in a different corporation, everyone missed him terribly. And now the whole world has lost a wonderful man and a skilled administrator. I will miss him too, even though we never had a chance to work together. God speed, Ken!

Leslie Bowman Marcus, Woodland, California

Robert Figaniak

January 20, 2010

Ken, even though I didnt know you personally, I knew you through my mom, who to has cancer. Your common sense and experience with the same illness seemed to help her. She is just about to the point to where she will start her treatments and had so many questions for you. I appreciate the hope you have given her, and I surely will miss my moms "advisor". Peace be with your family. Again thanks for being there for my mom.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results