Background
Higgins, Bryan Ralph was born on November 9, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Arthur and Elsie Laura (De Stefano) Higgins.
planning and geography educator
Higgins, Bryan Ralph was born on November 9, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Arthur and Elsie Laura (De Stefano) Higgins.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1970; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1980.
Associate planner, Center Urban and Regional Affairs, Minneapolis, 1978-1979;
lecturer, Higher Education Consortium, St. Paul, 1979-1980;
lecturer College Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1980;
neighborhood planner, Phillips Neighborhood Improvement Association, Minneapolis, 1981;
associate professor planning and geography, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, since 1981;
coordinator planning program, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, since 1982;
chair department geography, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, since 1991. Director Adirondack-Champlain Institute, Plattsburgh. Member general education committee State University of New York, 1983-1985, faculty senator, since 1986.
Associate planner Latin American ProjectsDelft U., The Netherlands, 1987. Vice president for academics UUP Executive Board, 1990-1992, statewide delegate, 1990-1992.
Board of directors Clinton County Planning Commission, Plattsburgh, 1983. Chairman Grand Isle (Vermont) Planning Commission, since 1985. Vice chair Franklin Grand IsleRegional Planning Board, St. Albans, Vermont, 1987.
Executive Board directors various community organizations, Minneapolis, 1974-1980. Served with United States Army, 1971-1973. Member American Planning Association, Association American Geographers, Latin American Studies Association.
Married Mary Michelle Warren. Children: Adam Bryan, Grace Katherine, Travis Warren.