Background
Bischoff, David Canby was born on May 27, 1930 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Eugen Carl and Jean Stuart (Canby) Bischoff.
Bischoff, David Canby was born on May 27, 1930 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Eugen Carl and Jean Stuart (Canby) Bischoff.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1958; Master of Sciences, University North Carolina, 1953.
Assistant professor department physical education, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1957-1960; associate professor, U. Massachusetts, 1960-1963; professor, U. Massachusetts, since 1963; associate provost for professional schools, U. Massachusetts, 1972-1979; deputy provost, U. Massachusetts, 1982-1984; associate chancellor, 1983-1992; dean, U. Massachusetts School Physical Education, 1973-1992. Visiting professor Wesleyan University, 1968-1969. Board directors Bay State Games.
Past president Amherst Community Chest, Amherst American Field Service. Member Amherst Planning Board, 1958-1962. Trustee The Hotchkiss School, 1990-1996.
Trustee Portland (Maine) Museum Art. Captain United States Air Force, retired, 1953-1955. Member Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, National College Physical Education Association (past president) Clubs: Algonquin, Hillsboro, Anglers (New York City).
Married Patricia A. Halfacre, August 15, 1954. Children: Cynthia, Steven, Ingrid.