Lee Ronald Kerschner

Background

Kerschner, Lee Ronald was born on May 31, 1931.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science (University fellow), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, 1953. Master of Arts in International Relations (University fellow), Johns Hopkins University, Paul H. Nitze School Advanced International Studies, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (University fellow), Georgetown University, 1964.

Career

From instructor to professor political science California State University, Fullerton, 1961-1969, professor, since 1988. State university dean California State Universities and Colleges Headquarters, Long Beach, 1969-1971, assistant executive vice chancellor, 1971-1976, vice chancellor for administrative affairs, 1976-1977, vice chancellor academy affairs, 1987-1992. Executive director Colorado Commission on Higher Education, Denver, 1977-1983, National Association Trade and Technology Schools, 1983-1985, California Commission on Master Plan for Higher Education, 1985-1987.

Interim president California State University, Stanislaus, 1992-1994, special assistant to the chancellor, 1994-1997. Executive vice chancellor Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, St. Paul, 1996-1997. Vice chancellor emeritus California State University, since 1997.

Presidential advisor California Maritime Academy. Member California Student Aid Commission, 1993-1996. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Lee Ronald Kerschner has been listed as a notable academic administrator, political scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member executive committee American Jewish Committee, Denver, 1978-1983. International board directors Amigos de las Americas, 1982-1988 (chairman 1985-1987). Chair Blue Ribbon Communications, University Park and Research Center, Chula Vista, California Served with United States Air Force, 1954-1958.

Colonel Reserve, retired.

Connections

Married Helga Koller, June 22, 1958. Children: David, Gabriel, Riza.