Background
Webber, Ross Arkell was born on July 18, 1934 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Richard and Muriel (Arkels) Webber.
(The Dog Ate My Budget, by Ross Arkell Webber, tells a dee...)
The Dog Ate My Budget, by Ross Arkell Webber, tells a deeply personal and sometimes light-hearted, sometimes ironic, memoir of forty years in academia. Through the mundane, extraordinary, and even the bizarre events of university life, Webber describes the fascinating interactions that take place between students, teachers, administrators, and the outside world. Told in easy to read vignettes, The Dog Ate My Budget casts a light into the ivory tower world of higher educational institutions revealing the surprising and unexpected. Webber’s The Dog Ate My Budget masterfully negotiates the boundary of narrative nonfiction and academia in a way that is engaging and entertaining. This is not a stolid tome with footnotes and a dense bibliography. In these pages you will find humor, whimsy, emotion, and poignancy. Written for those familiar with academic life, Webber’s work will transcend the insider’s circle to engage every reader.
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Webber, Ross Arkell was born on July 18, 1934 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Richard and Muriel (Arkels) Webber.
Biosystems Engineering, Princeton University, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1966; Master of Science (honorary), University Pennsylvania, 1972.
Industrial engineer, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, 1959-1961;
instructor, Columbia University, New York, New York, 1961-1964;
lecturer, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1964-1965;
assistant professor, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1965-1970;
associate professor, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1970-1976;
professor, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1976;
vice president, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1981-1986;
department chairman management, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1992-1995. Director Wharton-Industry Executive Program, University of Pennsylvania, 1966-1968, chairman Wharton International Business committee, 1968-1969, coordinator Organisation Behavior and Management Group, 1968-1975, assistant department chairman, Doctor of Philosophy committee, 1972-1975, coordinator Orgnl. and Mgmt.Component, Advanced Management Program in Health Care Administration, 1973-1974, member University Council, 1975-1977, advising committee Public Management Unit, The Wharton School, 1977-1981, chairman Graduate Admissions committee. Member editorial board The Wharton Magazine.
Board directors Arcadis N.V., American Water Works Company, New Jersey-American Water Company. Owner, principal Ross A. Webber Associations, since 1970.
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Past member board directors United Way Southeastern Pennsylvania, American Water Systems, Arcadis, Netherlands. Coach youth athletics, fund raiser for church, religious educator. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1956-1959.
Married Mary Louise Foradora, September 29, 1956. Children: Sarah Ruth, Judith Mary, Gregory Ross, Jennifer Louise, Stephen Andrew.