Background
Hibbs, Clyde W. was born on July 19, 1922 in Independence, West Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Jacob and Regina Anna (Kincaid) Hibbs.
consultant environmental sciences educator
Hibbs, Clyde W. was born on July 19, 1922 in Independence, West Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Jacob and Regina Anna (Kincaid) Hibbs.
Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1944; Master of Science, West Virginia University, 1949; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1957.
Vocational agriculture teacher Ravenswood (West Virginia) High School, 1944-1952. Soil conservationist United States Department of Agriculture, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1953-1956. Professor conservation University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1956-1960.
Coordinator outdoor education New Jersey colleges New Jersey Department Education, Branchville, 1960-1961. Science teacher N. Plainfield High School, Plainfield, New Jersey, 1961-1962. Professor conservation and earth science Glassboro (New Jersey) State College, 1962-1964.
Professor natural resources Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1964-1990. Adjunct professor sanitary engineering Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1964. Founder department natural resources Ball State University, Muncie, 1965-1979.
Research committee chair Environmental Education Bibliography, 1975-1977. Visiting professor environmental studies Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, West Virginia, 1992-1993. Consultant, advisor in field.
Establishment coordinator Juanita Hults Environmental Learning Center, Albany, Indiana, 1987-1990, chairman advisory committee, 1987-1990. Alternate supervisor Delaware County Soil Conservation District, Muncie, 1987-1989. Program coordinator E. Central Indiana Science Fair, Ball State University, Muncie, 1989-1992.
Fellow Soil Conservation Society of America (chair environmental education division 1975-1976), Indiana Academy of Sciences (chair soils section 1970). Member North America Association Environmental Education (global studies committee 1992), National Wildlife Federation, Conservation Education Association (vice president 1972-1974), Natural Resource Defense Council, Environmental Education Association Indiana (president 1967-1971).