Background
Jefferson, Kurt Wayne was born on January 17, 1966 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Wayne and Sally Ann (Wallace) Jefferson.
Jefferson, Kurt Wayne was born on January 17, 1966 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Wayne and Sally Ann (Wallace) Jefferson.
Bachelor in Political Science magna cum laude, Western Illinois University, 1988. Master of Arts in Political Science, University Missouri, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, University Missouri, 1993.
Graduate teaching assistant department political science, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1988-1991;
instructor department political science, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1992;
instructor department social and cultural studies, Stephens College, Columbia, 1992-1993;
assistant professor political science department political science, Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, since 1993. Visiting assistant professor political science department political science U. Missouri, Columbia, summer 1993. Director Churchill Academy, Westminster College, Fulton, since 1996, coordinator leadership studies, since 1997.
Consultant U. Missouri Research Board, U. Missouri Sys., St. Louis, 1996. Editorial advisory board Collegiate Press, Alta Loma, California, since 1997.
Soccer coach Columbia Soccer League, 1993—1994, 2001—2002, 2004—2005. Board directors Christian Chapel Assembly of God, Columbia, since 2003. Member of International Political Science Association, Gideons International, British Politics Group, American Political Science Association.
Married Lori Jeanene Merriman, August 8, 1992. Children: Kelly Lynn, Megan Leigh, Nicole Layne.