Background
Scott, Basil Yearwood was born on January 18, 1925 in Barbados. Came to the United States, 1929. Son of James Herbert and Iris (Yearwood) Scott.
Scott, Basil Yearwood was born on January 18, 1925 in Barbados. Came to the United States, 1929. Son of James Herbert and Iris (Yearwood) Scott.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1948. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Siena College, Loudonville, New York, 1952.
Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1962.
Various positions New York State Tax Department, Albany, 1950-1960. Various positions New York State Motor Vehicle Department, 1960-1970, administrative director, 1970-1975, deputy commissioner for administration, 1975-1978. Deputy commissioner education New York State Education Department, Albany, 1978-1983.
Vice president for administration/finance Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, since 1983. Various committee assignments State System of Higher Education, Harrisburg, since 1983.
Member and board president various civic organizations, Albany, 1950-1983. Member and board president Concern: Professional Services for Children & Youth, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, since 1983. With Signal corpus, United States army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Member National Association College and University Business Officers, College & University Personnel Association.
Married Luna Lucille Edwards, June 3, 1950. Children: Karen Leslie, Brian Yearwood.