Background
Rockland, Michael Aaron was born on July 14, 1935 in New York City. Son of Milton and Bessie (Sherry) Rockland.
writer American studies educator
Rockland, Michael Aaron was born on July 14, 1935 in New York City. Son of Milton and Bessie (Sherry) Rockland.
Bachelor, Hunter College, 1955; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1968.
Diplomatic officer, United States Information Agency, Washington, 1961-1968;
executive assistant to chancellor, Department Higher Education, New Jersey, 1968-1969;
assistant dean, Douglass College, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1969-1972;
associate professor, chair department American studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, 1972-1981;
professor, chair, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, since 1981. Assistant cultural attache American Embassy, Buenos Aires, 1962-1963. Director Casa Americana, American Embassy, Madrid, 1963-1967.
Overseas lecturer on American culture.
Member Zoning Board Adjustment, Princeton, New Jersey, 1978-1985. Member Historic Sites Commission, Princeton, 1985-1987. Trustee Thomas Nast Society, Morristown, New Jersey, 1991-1994.
Served with United States Navy, 1955-1957, Japan. Member Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association, American Studies Association.
Married Mae C. Shafter, September 4, 1955 (divorced January 1978). Children: David, Jeffrey, Keren Rockland McGinity. Married Patricia M. Ard, July 16, 1978.
Children: Kate Rockland, Joshua Rockland.