Background
Penson, Edward Martin was born on August 30, 1927 in New York City. Son of Michael and Cecile (Cohan) Penson.
Penson, Edward Martin was born on August 30, 1927 in New York City. Son of Michael and Cecile (Cohan) Penson.
Bachelor cum laude, University Florida, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1955. Master of Arts, Ohio University, 1951.
Professor communication, Ohio U., Athens, 1955-1975;
dean, Ohio U., Athens, 1965-1968;
vice president, Ohio U., Athens, 1969-1975;
president, professor, Salem State College, Massachusetts, 1975-1978;
professor, chancellor, University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh, 1978-1989;
chancellor emeritus, University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh, since 1989;
president, Penson-Strawbridge, Management Cons., Tallahassee, since 1989. Consultant Royal McBee, Litton Industries, Ohio Credit Union, Battelle Memorial Institute, 1963-1966, U. Nevada, 1980-1981, Paine Art Center, 1985, Academy Ednl. Development, King Fiesal U., 1986, OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc., 1987, Akron U.,1988, Baker Paper Company, 1990.
Board directors Valley Bank, Wisconsin.
Board directors Association Retarded Citizens, Salem, Massachusetts, 1975-1978. Board directors Economic Development Council, North Shore, Massachusetts, 1976-1978, Ohio student loan commissioner, Columbus, 1971-1975. Member Communication Association American, International Communication Association, American Association State Colleges and Universities, National Association Student Personnel Administrators, Sigma Alpha Eta, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Psi Chi, Rotary (Salem, Massachusetts and Oshkosh, Wisconsin).
Married Georgann Ellen McCune, June 25, 1975. Children: Jeffery, Albert, Cynthia.