Background
Benson, David William was born on October 13, 1931 in N. Branch, Minnesota, United States. Son of Fredolf Ernest and Ruth (Rystrom) Benson.
Benson, David William was born on October 13, 1931 in N. Branch, Minnesota, United States. Son of Fredolf Ernest and Ruth (Rystrom) Benson.
Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1954; Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1966.
Instructor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1958-1961; assistant professor to professor physical education, California State University, Northridge., 1961-1967; dean academic planning, dean academic administration, Northridge, 1967-1974; vice president, California State University, 1974-1984; president, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, 1984-1992; retired, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, 1992.
With United States Navy, 1954-1956.
Married Betty Juan Broders, February 29, 1952. 1 child, Mary.