John E. Endicott
Encyclopedia
John E. Endicott serves as Vice Chancellor of the Solbridge International School of Business
and President of Woosong University
. Previously, he served as a Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
at Georgia Tech
and director of the school's Center for International Strategy, Technology and Policy. Endicott has written or co-written five books on foreign policy and security issues.
, Tufts University, in cooperation with Harvard.
On the 8th of October 2010, Endicott was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France, in a ceremony held at that university which dates to 1229. The Doctorate was awarded to mark the many years dedicated to the development of a cooperative security system for Northeast Asia, especially the concept for a Limited Nuclear Weapons Free Zone for Northeast Asia which was first introduced in 1991.
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Toulouse, France; awarded on 8 October 2010.
Solbridge International School of Business
SolBridge International School of Business is an academic institution in Daejeon, South Korea, launched by Woosong University in 2007. John E. Endicott, who serves as its Vice Chancellor, and now, President of Woosong University, is best known for his work on nuclear nonproliferation...
and President of Woosong University
Woosong University
Woosong University, is a specialized university, located in Daejeon, South Korea providing a specialized curricula based on practical foreign language and high-tech IT education for every major field of study.- History :...
. Previously, he served as a Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, at the Georgia Institute of Technology located in Atlanta, Georgia is the only professional school of international affairs at a major technological institution...
at Georgia Tech
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States...
and director of the school's Center for International Strategy, Technology and Policy. Endicott has written or co-written five books on foreign policy and security issues.
Early life and education
Endicott was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in August 1936. He attended Carson Elementary School and Western Hills High School for all years of his secondary schooling except the academic year 1950-1951 when he attended Paddington Technical School in London, England. Returning to the U.S., he completed high school in 1954 and was admitted to the Ohio State University where he earned a B.A.(cum laude) in political science—graduating in March 1958, and was elected to the academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2nd. Lt. in the U.S. Air Force and entered active service in May of that year. He continued his studies during his career, receiving an M.A. in European History from the University of Omaha in 1968, followed by M.A. degrees in International Relations and Law and Diplomacy in 1973 and a Ph.D. in International Relations in 1974, all from The Fletcher School of Law and DiplomacyThe Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University is the oldest school in the United States dedicated solely to graduate studies in international affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's foremost schools of international affairs. Every Fall, the school enrolls approximately 265...
, Tufts University, in cooperation with Harvard.
Career
After 31 years in the military, 28 in the Air Force and three as a senior civilian in the Senior Executive Service, he joined the Faculty of the Georgia Institute of Technology as a full professor. In 2008 he was awarded the title, Professor Emeritus after action of the Georgia Tech Faculty. During his military career he served as the Deputy Air Force Representative to the Military Staff Committee of the United Nations, was Associate Dean of the National War College, and Director of the Institute for National Strategic Studies of Washington, D.C. Among his awards were two Air Medals for missions in Vietnam, the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star, among others. Dr. Endicott started at Georgia Tech in 1989, founding the Center for International Strategy, Technology and was among the first members of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, also of Georgia Tech. In 1991 he first proposed a concept that became known as the Limited Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone for Northeast Asia. While still not realized, research and dialog continues on this concept through an organization of retired generals, admirals, academics and peace activists. Endicott heads the Interim Secretariat for that body and the 12th plenary meeting was held in Daejeon, South Korea in October 2008. Participants attended from China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Russia and the United States. Observers from Argentina, Finland and France also attended. In August 2007, Endicott retired from Georgia Tech and became the Co-President of Woosong University and Vice Chancellor of the SolBridge International School of Business, an all-English college, one of the six colleges of Woosong University. In January 2009, Endicott became the President of Woosong University and continues in that post.On the 8th of October 2010, Endicott was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France, in a ceremony held at that university which dates to 1229. The Doctorate was awarded to mark the many years dedicated to the development of a cooperative security system for Northeast Asia, especially the concept for a Limited Nuclear Weapons Free Zone for Northeast Asia which was first introduced in 1991.
Marriage and children
He is married to the former Mitsuyo Kobayashi; they have two children, Charlene Noble and John and four grand children. They celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary in August 2010.Published works
- Japan's Nuclear Option (Frederick A. Praeger, 1975)
- American Defense Policy with Roy W. Stafford (Johns Hopkins University PressJohns Hopkins University PressThe Johns Hopkins University Press is the publishing division of the Johns Hopkins University. It was founded in 1878 and holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously running university press in the United States. The Press publishes books, journals, and electronic databases...
, 1977) - The Politics of East Asia with William R. Heaton (Westview PressWestview PressWestview Press is an American publishing house. It publishes textbooks and scholarly works for an academic audience.Westview was founded in 1975 in Boulder, Colorado by Fred Praeger. The press was sold in 1991 to SCS Communications. HarperCollins acquired the company in 1995. Since 1998, it has...
, 1978) - Regional Security Issues with Patrick J. Garrity and Richard B. Goetze (National Defense UniversityNational Defense UniversityThe National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy. It is chartered by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Navy Vice Admiral...
, 1991) - U.S. Foreign Policy: History, Process, and Policy with Daniel S. Papp and Loch K. Johnson (Pearson LongmanLongmanLongman was a publishing company founded in London, England in 1724. It is now an imprint of Pearson Education.-Beginnings:The Longman company was founded by Thomas Longman , the son of Ezekiel Longman , a gentleman of Bristol. Thomas was apprenticed in 1716 to John Osborn, a London bookseller, and...
, 2005)
Awards
Defense Superior Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalThe Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."...
Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
Medal
Bronze StarBronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
Air MedalAir MedalThe Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States. The award was created in 1942, and is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.-Criteria:...
with one oak leaf cluster- 1989: Department of the Army Civilian Achievement MedalDepartment of the Army Civilian AwardsThe United States Department of the Army offers a variety of awards, decorations and incentive programs to honor and recognize the contribution and efforts of its civilian workforce.There are three categories of recognition: monetary, honorary, and time-off....
- 1997: Outstanding Professor of Year Award, ANAK SocietyANAK SocietyThe ANAK Society is the oldest known secret society and honor society at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1908, ANAK's purpose is "to honor outstanding juniors and seniors who have shown both exemplary leadership and a true love for Georgia Tech"...
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Toulouse, France; awarded on 8 October 2010.