Background
Matson, Robert Edward was born on December 2, 1930 in Chauncey, Ohio, United States. Son of William I. and Mary Royal (Rivers) Matson.
Public management educator leadership consultant
Matson, Robert Edward was born on December 2, 1930 in Chauncey, Ohio, United States. Son of William I. and Mary Royal (Rivers) Matson.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio University, 1956. Master of Education, Ohio University, 1957. Doctor of Education, Indiana University, 1961.
Dean men, Carroll College, Wisconsin, 1961-1965; vice president student affairs, Kent State University, Ohio., 1965-1970; president, Ricker College, 1970-1974; senior professor, Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1974-1980; academic dean, Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1980-1982; director, Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1982-1987; senior professor, director emeritus, Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1987-1989; professor, director leadership education program Center Public Svc.,, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1989; director Institute Government, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1994-1996, 98.
Served to 1st. Lieutenant United States Army, 1953-1955. Korea; Member National Academy Public Administration.
Married Mary Athearn, June 27, 1954. Children— Laurie, Jeanne, Scott.