Background
Duke, Chris was born on October 4, 1938 in London. Son of Frederick Alexander and Edith M. (Page) Duke.
researcher continuing education educator
Duke, Chris was born on October 4, 1938 in London. Son of Frederick Alexander and Edith M. (Page) Duke.
Bachelor with 1st class honours, Cambridge (England) University, 1960; education certified, Cambridge (England) University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, King's College, London, 1966; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Keimyung (Korea) U., 1981.
Lecturer, Woolwich Polytechnic, London, 1961-1966; lecturer, U. Leeds, England, 1966-1969; director continuing education, Australian National U., Canberra, 1969-1985; professor, head department continuing education, U. Warwick, Coventry, England, since 1985; pro-vice chancellor, U. Warwick, Coventry, England, 1991-1996; deputy vice chancellor, U. Western Sydney, since 1996; Chief Executive Officer, UWS Nepeon, since 1996. Secretary-general Asian and South Pacific Bureau Adult Education, 1974-1985.
Fellow Australian College Education. Member International Council Adult Education (assoc.sec. general 1979-1985), Universities Association Continuing Education (secretary 1989-1994, vicechairman since 1994).
Married Audrey Ann Solomon, December 23, 1961 (divorced 1982). Children: Stephen Michael, Ann-Marie Janet, Catherine Elizabeth. Married Elizabeth Ann Sommerlad, January 31, 1982.
Children: Alexander Michael, Paul Ranald T.
