Background
Eickhoff, Harold Walter was born on April 2, 1928 in Natoma, Kansas, United States. Son of William and Emma (John) Eickhoff.
college president humanities educator
Eickhoff, Harold Walter was born on April 2, 1928 in Natoma, Kansas, United States. Son of William and Emma (John) Eickhoff.
Bachelor in History, University Kansas City, 1957. Master of Arts in History and Government, University Kansas City, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University Missouri, 1964.
Assistant professor of history, U. Missouri, St. Louis, 1961-1964; associate professor, dean studies, U. Missouri, St. Louis, 1964-1969; professor of history, executive assistant to president, secretary to board visitors, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1969-1974; executive vice president, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1974-1976; professor of history, academic vice president, Fort Hays (Kansas) State University, 1976-1979; professor humanities, president, The College of New Jersey, since 1980. Member commission on undergraduate education Education Commission States, 1985-1987.
Member of the board overseers Governor's School, Trenton, since 1986. Board directors Mercer Med.Ctr., Trenton, 1980-1997, Mercer County Chamber of C., Trenton, since 1980. Trustee Pennington School, 1981-1993.
With United States Navy, 1948-1952, Korea. Member American Council on Education (secretary 1986-1988), New Jersey Governing Bds. Association, Association American Colls.
Universities (board directors).
Married Rosa Lee Smith, August 19, 1955. Children: Sharon Lee, Janet Lee.