W. Robert Parks
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William Robert Parks | |
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11th President of Iowa State University | |
In office 1965–1986 | |
Preceded by | James H. Hilton |
Succeeded by | Gordon P. Eaton |
Personal details | |
Born | October 13, 1915 |
Died | July 13, 2003 | (aged 87)
Alma mater | Berea College University of Kentucky University of Wisconsin–Madison |
William Robert Parks (October 13, 1915 – July 13, 2003)
Biography
Parks studied for his BA in political science at Berea College, Kentucky, graduating in 1937. He went on to earn a MA in political science from the University of Kentucky in 1938, and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1945.
He worked in research and administration with the U.S.
He was Dean of Instruction at ISU from 1958 - 1961, and was named Vice President of Academic Affairs (1961 - 1965). He became the 11th president of ISU in 1965, serving in that post until 1986.[2]
During his career, Parks was Head of the
Personal life
Parks married Ellen Sorge (1914–1999) and had two daughters: Andrea (Van Howeling) and Cynthia (Hamilton). Ellen was the first woman to receive a PhD in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
References
- ^ Supplement to Who's who in America, Volume 44, p. 680, at Google Books
- ^ a b c "W. Robert Parks". Iowa State University. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
Further reading
- W. Robert Parks Papers, RS 2/11, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.