Background
Morton, Ben L. was born on October 30, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Edward R. and Katie (Lampton) Morton.
Morton, Ben L. was born on October 30, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Edward R. and Katie (Lampton) Morton.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Ohio University, 1952. Master of Science, Ohio University, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1963.
Assistant in public relations Evansville (Indiana) College, 1953-1954. Director public relations Morris Harvey College, Charleston, West Virginia, 1954-1956. Assistant executive director American College Public Relations Association, Washington, 1956-1957.
Assistant to president, director development Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, 1957-1960. Executive director Kansas City (Missouri) Regional Council for Higher Education, 1963-1964. Executive secretary Missouri Commission on Higher Education, Jefferson City, 1964-1970.
Executive officer Illinois Board Governors State Colleges and Universities, 1970-1974. Chancellor West Virginia Board Regents, 1974-1980. Vice president Higher Education Assistance Foundation, 1980-1987.
Member Educational Commission of States, 1965-1970. Chairman Association Executive Directors State Higher Education Facilities Communications, 1968-1969, State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, 1969-1970. Board directors Southern Regional Education Board.
Member Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Tau Alpha.
Married Ruthanne Coe, April 17, 1950. Children– Richard A., Julie E., Rebecca A.