Background
Bensen, Malton James was born on April 8, 1937 in Erskine, Minnesota, United States. Son of Malton W. and Gunhild (Nornes) Bensen.
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Malton James Bensen
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Bachelor of Science, Bemidji (Minnesota) State University, 1959; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, Stout, 1962; Doctor of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1967.
Career
Teacher, coach, athletic director, Erksine Public Schools, 1959-1962;
teacher, Osseo (Minnesota) Schools, 1962-1964;
instructor, researcher, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1964-1966;
professor, University of Wisconsin School Industry and Technology, 1966-1989;
director technical education, University of Wisconsin School Industry and Technology, 1970-1977;
associate dean, University of Wisconsin School Industry and Technology, 1976-1980;
dean, University of Wisconsin School Industry and Technology, 1980-1989;
president, Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, 1989-1994;
president, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota., since 1994. President Stout Technology Park, Inc., Memonomie, Wisconsin, 1987-1989. Vice Chairman, Board Of Directors Valley Bank, Menomonie, 1986-1989.
Board directors Foundation for Technology Ednd., Reston, Virginia, since 1987. Speaker numerous state, national and international organizations.
Achievements
Membership
Vice president Menomonie Development corporation, 1985-1989. Member American Vocational Association (life, Leadership award 1985), International Technology Education Association (president 1986-1987, award of distinction 1986, Academy Fellows award 1988), Council on Technology Teacher Education (life, president 1984-1985, Teacher of Year award 1984), Wisconsin Technology Education Association (president 1977, Educator of Year award 1978), Rotary (president Menomonie 1988-1989, Paul Harris fellow 1986), Menomonie Chamber of Commerce (chairman development committee 1984-1989).
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Married Nancy Berge, August 24, 1958. Children: Ted, Jill, Thomas, Sara Jane, Daniel.
