Background
Racheter, Donald Paul was born on April 1, 1947 in Pigeon, Michigan, United States. Son of Paul A. and Aleatha R. Racheter.
Racheter, Donald Paul was born on April 1, 1947 in Pigeon, Michigan, United States. Son of Paul A. and Aleatha R. Racheter.
Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1969; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Iowa, 1978.
Instructor in political science, Center University of Iowa, Pella, 1976-1979; assistant professor political science, Center University of Iowa, Pella, 1979-1986; associate professor, Center University of Iowa, Pella, 1986-1993; professor, Center University of Iowa, Pella, since 1993; founder, executive director Public Interest Institute, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, 1991-1992; vice president, Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, since 1992. Member Pre-Law Advisors National Council, 1990-1991. Member pre-law liaison panelLaw School Admissions Council, 1990-1992.
Delaware Republican National Convention, Dallas, 1984, candidate Republican Presidential Elector, 1988, 92. Board directors Iowans for Tax Relief, Muscatine, since 1981, Iowans for Right to Work, Des Moines, 1982-1992, vice chairman, 1989-1991, chairman, 1991-1992. First lieutenant United States Army, 1973-1975, lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, since 1975.
Member American Political Science Association (editorial board 1989-1993), Iowa Conference Polit.Scientists (president 1980-1981, 85-86, 94-95, secretary/treasurer 1993-1994), Midwest Political Science Association (nominating committee 1987-1988), American Mock Trial Association (co-founder, treasurer 1986-1990, vice president since 1990, Ward Reynoldson award 1986), Midwest Association Pre-Law Advisors (board directors, editor newsletter 1986-1990, 94-, president 1990-1991).
Married Martha G. Most, August, 1970;children: Annalese, Alena, Donald Paul Byron.