John William Carlin (born August 3, 1940)[1] is an American educator and politician who served as the 40th governor of Kansas from 1979 to 1987, and the archivist of the United States from May 30, 1995, to February 15, 2005.[2] He is a member of the Democratic Party. Carlin teaches at Kansas State University as a visiting professor and previously operated a website to advance civic engagement.[3] Carlin is also a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.[4]
Early life
Carlin was born in Salina, Kansas.[5] He was raised in the Saline County, Kansas community of Smolan. Carlin attended Kansas State University and earned a degree in dairy science in 1962.[6] He was a member of FarmHouse fraternity.
Career
Carlin and William Rehnquist at the rededication of the National Archives Rotunda, 2003
Carlin served as a member of the Kansas Bioscience Authority from July 2006 to August 2012.[13]
In January 2015, Carlin launched a website to explore ideas, stimulate creative thinking, and advance civic engagement. Along with an active social media presence, the site shares his experience and perspective through a blog on current issues, compelling photo and biographical content, and a series of short video clips that can be used as a resource in classrooms, organizations, and for personal learning on the topic of leadership.[3]
Carlin is also a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.[4]