1963
Dr. Mercer receives a Bachelor of Arts from Adrian College.
1964
Dr. Mercer receives a Master of Arts from the University of Michigan.
1965
Dr. Mercer becomes a special education teacher at Prince George’s County Schools in College Park, Maryland.
1980
Dr. Mercer becomes a mental health therapist at Tri-County Community Mental Health in Lansing, Michigan.
1980
Dr. Mercer becomes a psychologist at Jackson-Hillsdale Community Mental Health.
1985
Dr. Mercer becomes a counselor at Michigan State University.
1986
Dr. Mercer receives a Doctor of Philosophy from Michigan State University.
1987
Dr. Mercer becomes a professor of psychology at Eastern Kentucky University.
1989
Dr. Mercer serves as a psychological consultant for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Irving, Texas.
1991
Dr. Mercer becomes Professor Emeritus at Eastern Kentucky University.
1995
Dr. Mercer receives the Presidential Award for Service to Eviction of Crime.