Background
Bent, Devin was born on April 7, 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Donn N. and Gail J. (Jones) Bent.
educator consultant political scientist
Bent, Devin was born on April 7, 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Donn N. and Gail J. (Jones) Bent.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1974.
Assistant professor political science Jersey City State College, 1969-1976. Fellow in political science University of Wisconsin -Madison, 1976-1977. Special assistant to mayorCity of Atlanta, 1977-1978.
Professor public administration James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1978-1989, director Small Business Development Center, 1989-1990.
Associate science Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Idaho Falls, 1980. Consultant Office of Chief of Staff United States Army, Washington, 1983-1987, consultant Office of the Deputy Undersec., United States Army, 1987-1989.
Contributor articles to professional journals Company-president Anthony-Seeger Parent Teacher Association, Harrisonburg, 1980. Teacher Schools Without Walls, Atlanta, 1978.
Ford Foundation fellow, 1972, National Endowment for Humanities, 1977.
Recipient Commander"s award United States Army, 1982.
Member American Political Science Association, Am.Soc. Public Administrn., Shenandoah Association (president), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Judith Gold, October 11, 1967. Children: Jennifer, John.