Background
Arms, Karen G. was born on October 5, 1934 in Anita, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Edwin Lamar Gardner and Dorothy Dee Phelps.
Arms, Karen G. was born on October 5, 1934 in Anita, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Edwin Lamar Gardner and Dorothy Dee Phelps.
Bachelor of Science, Northwest Missouri State University, 1957. Master of Science, University Akron, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Kent State University, 1974.
From member faculty school of family & consumer studies to director Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 1974—1989, director school of family and consumer studies, 1981—1989, assistant dean fine and professional arts, 1976—1981. Associate professor University Connecticut, Stamford, Connecticut, since 1989. Fellow American Council Education, Washington, 1986—1987.
Chairman Human Service Planning Council, Stamford, 1998—2004. Member National Council on Family Relations, since 1973, Groves Conference Marriage & Family, since 1975, secretary, since 2004, board directors.
Volunteer Executive International Executive Service Corporation, Beirut, 1999. Board director United Way, Stamford, 1992—2005, Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Stamford, 1992—2001.
Children: Deborah Lynn, Denise Lauree.