Background
Robbins, Cornelius Van Vorse was born on November 2, 1931 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Cornelius V. and Irene (Tatman) Robbins.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Cornelius Van Vorse Robbins
Edit Profileeducation administration educator
Cornelius Van Vorse Robbins, American Education administration educator. Recipient Outstanding Educator's award New York State Association Junior Colls., 1975, Distinguished Svc. award Faculty Council Community Colls., 1988. Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Association Higher Education, State Dirs. of Community Colls. Association Delta Kappa.
Education
Bachelor in Political Science, U. Delaware, 1953; Master of Education in Social Scis, U. Delaware, 1961; Doctor of Education in Ednl. Adminstrn, University of Pennsylvania, 1964.
Career
Member faculty, U. Delaware, 1957-1958;
teacher, Marshallton (Delaware) School District, 1958-1960;
teacher, Mount Pleasant (Delaware) School District, 1960-1962;
assistant to director school study councils, University of Pennsylvania, 1962-1964;
dean instruction, Ocean County College, 1965-1967;
dean of college, Community College of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 1967-1969;
senior associate, college division director, McManis Associations, Washington, 1969-1970;
president, Genesee Community College, 1970-1975;
associate chancellor for community colleges, State University of New York, 1975-1985;
acting president, Potsdam State College (New York), 1982-1983;
president, Cobleskill (New York) College Agriculture & Technology, 1985-1992;
professor education administration, State University of New York, Albany, New York, since 1992. Consultant Middle States Association Colls. Area liaison officer United States Military Academy, 1971-1975.
Chairman State University of New York West President's Council and member Chancellor's Council, 1973-1991.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Association Higher Education, State Dirs. of Community Colls. Association Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married Janet Porter, August 1953. Children: Eva Robbins Burke, Susan Robbins, Laurel Robbins, Melissa Robbins Beegle.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American
Awards
-
Recipient Outstanding Educator's award New York State Association Junior Colls., 1975, Distinguished Svc. award Faculty Council Community Colls., 1988.Recipient Outstanding Educator's award New York State Association Junior Colls., 1975, Distinguished Svc. award Faculty Council Community Colls., 1988.