Background
Benson, Jerry Kenneth was born on February 1, 1937 in Winters, Texas, United States. Son of George Alvin and Gladys Virginia (Green) Benson.
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Jerry Kenneth Benson
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Bachelor, Baylor University, 1959. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, 1965.
Career
Instructor North Texas State University, Denton, 1964-1965. Assistant professor, 1965-1966. From assistant professor to professor University Missouri, Columbia, 1966-1985, professor, since 1986, chair department sociology, 1984—1985, 1986—1988, 1999—2002.
Visiting professor Gothenburg (Sweden) University, 1985-1986. Treasurer local chapter National Education Association, Columbia, early 1970's. Past chair Peace studies committee and minority affairs University Missouri, faculty council, 2005-2006.
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Coach, umpire Daniel Boone Little League, Columbia, 1970's. Member American Sociological Association, Midwest Sociological Society, Society Study Social Problems.
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Married Norma Sue Ainsworth, August 30, 1958. Children: Lisa Virginia, Kathryn Neal, David Kenneth, Michael Ainsworth.
