Background
Rippey, Donald Taylor was born on January 1, 1927 in Aztec, New Mexico, United States. Son of Charles Elwell and Lydia (Hulburt) Rippey.
Rippey, Donald Taylor was born on January 1, 1927 in Aztec, New Mexico, United States. Son of Charles Elwell and Lydia (Hulburt) Rippey.
Bachelor, University New Mexico, 1950. Master of Arts, University New Mexico, 1952. Doctor of Education, University Northern Colorado, 1963.
Teacher, Roswell (New Mexico) Junior High School, 1950-1953; principal, Washington Elementary School, Roswell, 1953-1961; director, Roswell Community College, 1958-1962; president, Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Washington, 1962-1966; president, El Centro College, Dallas, 1966-1976; professor education administration, University Texas, 1976-1990; Will Keith Kellogg professor, University Texas, 1990-1994; professor emeritus, University Texas, since 1994. Acting president University Texas-Permian Basin, Odessa, 1982-1983. Executive director National Council Community College Business Officials, 1988-1994.
Chairman board directors Dallas Young Adult Institute, 1969-1974. President Benton/Franklin Mental Health Association, Pasco, 1964, Dallas Council on Alcoholism, 1973. Served as corporal United States Air Force, 1944-1946, PTO. Member Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Margaret Simonton, December 18, 1968 (divorced). Children: John, Jane Parson. Married Gwen Oglesby Rippey.
Children: Gary, Albert, Kim, Kelly Hall.