Marva C. Worthen Watts
Title
Marva C. Worthen Watts
Subject
Watts, Marva C.
Distinguished Alumnus
Class of
1962
Education
Philander Smith College, B.S. / 1962 Biology Major
Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago M. S. /1965 Human Physiology
North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago M.A.C.F./2008 Christian Formation
Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago M. S. /1965 Human Physiology
North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago M.A.C.F./2008 Christian Formation
Occupation
Research Associate, Chicago Medical School,
Assistant Professor, Biology Department, Malcolm X College
Assistant Pastor, Gospel Way Covenant Church
Founder/CEO, Marvalous Communications
Assistant Professor, Biology Department, Malcolm X College
Assistant Pastor, Gospel Way Covenant Church
Founder/CEO, Marvalous Communications
Affiliations
Philander Smith College NAA: National Board Member, Past National Secretary1966 and 2004, served on committees to establish Regions and B. H. Muldrew Scholarship, served on Constitution Revision Committee
Malcolm X College: NCA Self-Study Coordinator 1988-1991, Co-chair of Long Range Planning Committee 1991-1992, Biology Department Chairperson 1986-1996, Secretary of Faculty Council, Project Director, Chicago School Community Mentoring Project in Science, Mathematics and Computer Technology Higher Education Grant 1992-1994, Project Director, NSF Grant ”Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation” 1997- 2002, MXC Chapter Cook County College Teachers Union - Secretary
Evangelical Covenant Church Denomination: Executive Board, Constitution Revision Committee, Board of Covenant Women, World Mission Committee, Board of Church Growth and Evangelism
Gospel Way Covenant Church: Church Council, Finance Committee, Sunday School Teacher, VBS Coordinator, Choir Member, Director of Food Pantry, Interim Pastor
Church Musicianship Guild,
Charter Member Human Anatomy and Physiology Society 1982 – 1999
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Good News Club Teacher
Malcolm X College: NCA Self-Study Coordinator 1988-1991, Co-chair of Long Range Planning Committee 1991-1992, Biology Department Chairperson 1986-1996, Secretary of Faculty Council, Project Director, Chicago School Community Mentoring Project in Science, Mathematics and Computer Technology Higher Education Grant 1992-1994, Project Director, NSF Grant ”Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation” 1997- 2002, MXC Chapter Cook County College Teachers Union - Secretary
Evangelical Covenant Church Denomination: Executive Board, Constitution Revision Committee, Board of Covenant Women, World Mission Committee, Board of Church Growth and Evangelism
Gospel Way Covenant Church: Church Council, Finance Committee, Sunday School Teacher, VBS Coordinator, Choir Member, Director of Food Pantry, Interim Pastor
Church Musicianship Guild,
Charter Member Human Anatomy and Physiology Society 1982 – 1999
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Good News Club Teacher
Honors and Awards
PSC Distinguished Alumni Award, 2005
Irving C. Lambert Award, Evangelical Covenant Church, 2019
Pastor Emeritus, Gospel Way Covenant Church, 2019
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 5th ed., 1998, Vol. III 2002
James E. Stamps Outstanding Alumnus (Chicago Inter-Alumni Council-UNCF) 2002
Distinguished Professor Award, Malcolm X College, 1991
Woman of the Year Award, Malcolm X College,1992
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship 1962-1965
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities, 1961-62
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Secretary – 1960-62
Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society, President- 1960-62
Rockefeller Scholarship, Philander Smith College, 1958-62
Irving C. Lambert Award, Evangelical Covenant Church, 2019
Pastor Emeritus, Gospel Way Covenant Church, 2019
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 5th ed., 1998, Vol. III 2002
James E. Stamps Outstanding Alumnus (Chicago Inter-Alumni Council-UNCF) 2002
Distinguished Professor Award, Malcolm X College, 1991
Woman of the Year Award, Malcolm X College,1992
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship 1962-1965
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities, 1961-62
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Secretary – 1960-62
Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society, President- 1960-62
Rockefeller Scholarship, Philander Smith College, 1958-62
Collection
Citation
“Marva C. Worthen Watts,” Philander Smith College Digital Archive, accessed June 6, 2023, https://pscdigitalarchive.omeka.net/items/show/478.