Background
Gerth, Donald Rogers was born on December 4, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George C. and Madeleine (Canavan) Gerth.
Gerth, Donald Rogers was born on December 4, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George C. and Madeleine (Canavan) Gerth.
Bachelor, University Chicago, 1947. AM, University Chicago, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1963.
Field representative Southeast Asia World University Service, 1950. Assistant to president Shimer College, 1951. Admissions counselor University Chicago, 1956-1958.
Associate dean students, admissions and records, member department political science San Francisco St. University, San Francisco, 1958-1963. Associate dean institutional relations and student affairs California State University, 1963-1964, chairman commission on extended education, 1977-1982, dean of students Chico, 1964-1968, professor political science, 1964-1976, associate vice president academy affairs, director international programs, 1969-1970, vice president academy affairs, 1970-1976, president, professor political science Dominguez Hills, 1976-1984, president, professor public policy and administration Sacramento, 1984—2003, president, professor emeritus, since 2003. Co-director Danforth Foundation Research Project, 1968-1969.
Coordinator Institute Local Government and Public Service, 1968-1970. Past chair Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of Western College Association. Chairman admissions council California State University, 1974-1903.
Board directors Ombudsman Foundation, Los Angeles, 1968-1971. Lecturer University Philippines, 1953-1954, Claremont Graduate School and University Center, 1965-1969. Member World Trade Center Northern California, 1996, chair, 1996-1903.
Chairman California State University Institute, 1997-1998. President International Association University President 1996-1999. Member governing board United Nations University Council, 1998-2004, vice chair, 2002-2004.
Member American Council for the United Nations University, 1998-2009, chair, 2004-2009. Active United States Air Force, 1952-1956, released as captain United States Air Force, 1956.
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Member personnel commission Chico Unified School District, 1969-1976, chairman, 1971-1974. Advisory committee justice pgorams Butte College, 1970-1976. Member Varsity Scouting Council, 1980-1984.
Chairman United Way campaign California State Universities, Los Angeles County, 1981-1982. Board directors Sacramento Area United Way, campaign chairman, 1991-1992, executive committee, 1991-1996, vice chairman, 1992-1994, chairman-elect, 1994-1995, chairman, 1995-1996. Board directors South Bay Hospital Foundation, 1979-1982.
Member Cultural Commission, Los Angeles, 1981-1984. Member committee governmental relations American Council Education, 1992-2002. Member International Association University President (president 1996-1999), American Political Science Association, American Society Public Administration, Society College and University Planning, Western Governmental Research Association, World Affairs Council Northern California, Association Public Administration Education (chairman 1973-1974), Western Political Science Association, American Association State Colleges and Universities (board directors 1990-1992), California State Chamber of Commerce (education committee), California State University Institute (chairman board directors 1997-1998), United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (member advisory committee), United Nations University Council (governing board 1998-1904, vice chair 2001-2004).
Married Beverly J. Hollman, October 15, 1955. Children: Annette, Deborah.