Background
Parker, Donald Fred was born on November 7, 1934 in Oilton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Robert Fred Parker and Georgia Marie (Culley) Meek.
college dean human resources management educator
Parker, Donald Fred was born on November 7, 1934 in Oilton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Robert Fred Parker and Georgia Marie (Culley) Meek.
Bachelor in Sociology, University Oklahoma, 1957. Master of Science in Personnel Administration, George Washington University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management, Cornell University, 1974.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1957, advanced through grades to captain, 1977, staff officer with chief naval operations Washington, 1969-1971, commanding officer, executive officer, Patrol Squadron Ten Brunswick, Maine, 1974-1976, professor Naval War College Newport, Rhode Island, 1976-1978, commanding officer Navy Personnel Research and Development Center San Diego, 1978-1980, retired, 1980. Assistant professor Graduate School Business, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1980-1984. Professor, dean College Commerce and Industry University Wyoming, Laramie, 1984-1991.
Sara Hart Kimball dean business, professor human resources management Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1991—2001, dean emeritus, since 2003. Lecturer Student Leadership Forum. Visiting professor St. Georges University, 2007—2008.
Advisor United States West Wyoming State Board Advisors, Cheyenne, 1986-1991. Ex-officio director Wyoming Industrial Development Corporation, Casper, 1987. Visiting professor Academy International Economic Affairs, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 1986-1991, St. George's University, 2007, 08.
Member Academy of Management (human resource management division director 1983-1985), Midwest Association Deans and Department Chairs in Business (president), Western Association Collegiate Schools Business (board directors, president 1999), Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma (president 1998-2000, past president 2000-2002).
Married Jo Ellen Dunfee, April 6, 1963. Children: Margaret Elizabeth, Emily Lyle.