Background
Kauffman, Joseph Frank was born on December 2, 1921 in Providence. Son of Frank J. and Lena (Andelman) Kauffman.
Kauffman, Joseph Frank was born on December 2, 1921 in Providence. Son of Frank J. and Lena (Andelman) Kauffman.
Bachelor of Arts Denver, 1948. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1951. Doctor of Education, Boston University, 1958.
Doctor in Pedagogy (honorary), University Rhode Island, 1973. Doctor in Pedagogy, Rhode Island College, 1977.
Assistant to president Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1952—1956. Dean students, 1956—1960. Executive vice president Jewish.
Theological Seminary America, New York City, 1960—1961. Director training United States Peace Corps, Washington, 1961—1963. Director higher education service American Personnel and Guidance Association, 1963—1965.
Dean student affairs University Wisconsin, Madison, 1965—1968. President Rhode Island College, Providence, 1968—1973. President emeritus, 1987—2006.
Executive vice president University Wisconsin Systems, Madison, 1980—1983. Executive vice president emeritus, 1987—2006. Professor department educational administration University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1973—1987.
Professor emeritus, 1987—2006. Trustee St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin. With United States Army, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member of Association Study Higher Education, American Association Higher Education.
Married Gladys Davidson, June 20, 1943. Children: Marcia Lee, Glenn Frank.