Background
VerBurg, Kenneth was born on February 13, 1933. Son of Cornelius and Lucy VerB.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
book
American Politicians and Journalists
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GUC820/?tag=2022091-20
Michigan Politics and Government: Facing Change in a Complex State (Politics and Governments of the American States)
( Michigan, like most of the states formed from the old N...)
Michigan, like most of the states formed from the old Northwest, originated as a state of farmers, fishermen, and lumbermen and remained so until Detroit emerged as a major industrial center at the turn of the twentieth century. The growth of the automotive industry attracted new immigrants and new politics. Republican for most of its history, Michigan became a bipartisan state with political divisions: upper versus lower peninsula, agriculture versus industry, labor versus capital, developers versus ecologists, and conflicts between races. Lansing and its lobbyists and political action committees exemplify modern large-state politics. With double-digit unemployment and an enormous stake in cars, roads, and bridges, Michigan is acutely aware of its ties to the federal government. Two governors, G. Mennen Williams and George Romney, have contended for the presidency, and one representative, Gerald Ford, became president by legislative maneuver. A strong governorship, an independent and experienced bureaucracy, and a full-time legislature have created an activist, policy-directed state government that generally bears little resemblance to the laissez-faire leadership of Michigan’s early years. Although this book provides much historical and geographical information, the primary focus remains Michigan’s need to cope with its vacillating economy. The authors look at the state’s regional, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity and show how these are affected by the forces of change.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0803260881/?tag=2022091-20
Kenneth VerBurg
Edit Profileeducator political scientist writer
Kenneth VerBurg, political scientist, educator, writer. Recipient Outstanding Contribution award Michigan Townships Association, 1984, Special Recognition award United County Officers Association, 1987, Special Appreciation award Michigan Association Assessors, 1988, Award for Innovation, National University Continuing Education Association and American Testing Service, 1988.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-law, Calvin College, 1957; Master of Arts in Political Science, Michigan State University, 1960.
Career
Assistant instructor institute community development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1957-1959; community development specialist institute community development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1959-1960; from assistant to associate professor institute community development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1969-1978; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1978-1983; professor community development programs, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1985-1990; professor department resource development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1990; acting associate dean lifelong education programs, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1983-1985; executive assistant, Durabilt Homes Manufacturing, Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1960-1961; business manager, Grand Valley State College, Allendale, Michigan, 1961-1967; supervisor fiscal section bureau higher education, Michigan Department Education, 1967-1969. Committee counsel Senate labor committee Michigan State Senate, 1958-1959. Consultant Michigan Legislature, Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Township Association, Michigan Association Counties, others.
Achievements
Works
book
-
Michigan Politics and Government: Facing Change in a Complex State (Politics and Governments of the American States)
( Michigan, like most of the states formed from the old N...)
- American Politicians and Journalists
-
Michigan Politics and Government: Facing Change in a Complex State (Politics and Governments of the American States)
Membership
Chair, member Michigan State Boundary Commission, since 1991. Vice president River Territory Christian Reformed Church, 1992-1994.
Connections
Married Esther Marie VerBurg, June 30, 1955. Children: Kenneth M., Marilou, Craig Alan, Rachel Sue, Jeffrey R.C.
-
Born
Awards
-
Recipient Outstanding Contribution award Michigan Townships Association, 1984, Special Recognition award United County Officers Association, 1987, Special Appreciation award Michigan Association Assessors, 1988, Award for Innovation, National University Continuing Education Association and American Testing Service, 1988.Recipient Outstanding Contribution award Michigan Townships Association, 1984, Special Recognition award United County Officers Association, 1987, Special Appreciation award Michigan Association Assessors, 1988, Award for Innovation, National University Continuing Education Association and American Testing Service, 1988.