Background
Schilt, Alexander Frank was born on March 4, 1941 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Son of Louis Ford and Mary Alice (Linton) Schilt.
Schilt, Alexander Frank was born on March 4, 1941 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Son of Louis Ford and Mary Alice (Linton) Schilt.
Bachelor, U. Wyoming, 1964; Master of Arts, Arizona State University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Arizona State University, 1969.
Director residence, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1964-1970; dean of students, associate professor education, Indiana U., New Albany, 1970-1976; chancellor, Indiana U., Richmond, 1976-1980; chancellor, U. Houston-Downtown, 1980-1987; president, Eastern Washington University, 1987-1989; chancellor, U. Houston System, since 1989. Board directors Control Houston, Inc., Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Industries, Inc., Houston Lighting and Power Company. Lecturer on urban universities to professional conferences.
Board of directors St. Joseph Hospital. Member American Association of University Professors, American Council Education, American Association State Colleges Universities, International Association University, President's (Executive Committee since 1993), Interam. University Council for Economics and Social Development (president since 1993), National Association of Sys.
Heads, National.Assn. State Universities and Land-Grant Colls., Petroleum Club, Houston Club, River Oaks Country Club.
Married Charlotte Frances Snyder, May 25, 1967 (divorced). Children: Paige Eileen, Kristen Rose.