Willis Clay Geer Memorial Scholarship

• Major: Criminal Justice
  Preferences:
• Financial need
• 1st generation college student
• Underserved population

In his first career Willis had a private law practice, served as a justice of the peace and prosecuting attorney as well as taught. He was licensed in Wyoming, South Dakota, California and New York. He began a 2nd career in 2007 teaching Criminal Justice at CSU, Chico. He was passionate about his teaching, loved by his students an was known for always wearing a tie in the classroom out of respect for his students. He loved being outdoors, and especially enjoyed being with his cats.
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