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Dickerson, Kitty Gardner was born on March 30, 1940 in Willis, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Lonnie Kavilla and Virgie Lee (Keith) Gardner.
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Dickerson, Kitty Gardner was born on March 30, 1940 in Willis, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Lonnie Kavilla and Virgie Lee (Keith) Gardner.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1962; Master of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, St. Saint Louis University, 1973.
Administrative assistant to vice president Stix, Baer & Fuller, St. Louis, 1963-1964. Extension home economist University Missouri Extension division, 1964-1969. Off-campus instructor University Missouri, 1969.
Assistant professor textiles and apparel Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, 1976-1981. Associate professor, chairman department University Missouri, Columbia, 1981-1986, professor, chairman department, since 1986. Board directors Kellwood Company, member audit committee, corporation governance committee.
Consultant various industry groups, since 1982. Visiting lecturer numerous university and industry groups in the United States, internationally, since 1982. Member University Missouri Equal Opportunity Council, 1986-1987.
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Co-chairman New Haven Parent-Teachers Association, Columbia, 1983-1984. Leader Harg Hustlers 4-H Club, Columbia, 1984-1985. Active Baptist churches, St. Louis, Blacksburg, 1972-1981.
Organized, chairman department chairs' and dirs's. forum University Missouri, Columbia, 1984-1987, 92. Chairman Status of Women Commission, Missouri University International Advisory Committee, 1986-1988. Chairman Council on International Initiatives, University Missouri, 1997-1999.
Chairman Textile Economics group, The Textile Institute United Kingdom. Advisory board Missouri Textile and Apparel Center (Missouri-TAC). Campaign director capital funds campaign Memorial Baptist Church, 1994, deacon, 1996-1999, assistant deacon leader, 1998-1999.
Fellow International Textile and Apparel Association (president 1990-1991, counselor 1991-1992, corporation development officer since 1992, ITAA Award of Appreciation 1991), Association College Professors Textiles and Clothing (secretary central region 1984-1985, president 1986-1987, councils 1987-1988, national restructuring committee 1986-1987, chairman national ad hoc committee on corporation and industry relationships 1987-1988, chair nominating committee central region 1987-1989, national president-elect 1989-1990). Member Textile Institute, Apparel Research and Development Center, American Fiber Manufacturers Association (National Research award 1985, education committee, advisory board).
Married Harman Carless Dickerson, March 18, 1962. Children: Derek Len, Donya Lyn.