Background
Heyns, Roger William was born on January 27, 1918 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Garrett and Rosa (Klooster) Heyns.
foundation executive and educator
Heyns, Roger William was born on January 27, 1918 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Garrett and Rosa (Klooster) Heyns.
Student Hope College, 1936-1937; Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College, 1940; M. Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1948.
Instructor psychology, University of Michigan, 1947-1948; assistant professor, University of Michigan, 1948-1955; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1955-1957; professor, University of Michigan, 1957-1965; dean, College Literature, Science and Arts, 1958-1962; vice president academic affairs, 1962-1965; professor psychology and education, 1971; chancellor, University of California at Berkeley, 1965-1971; president, American Council on Education, Washington, 1972-1977; president, Stet William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, 1977-1992. Member National Science Board, 1967-1976.
Board of directors Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute, World Affairs Council. Member Council of Foreign Rels., 1978-1995. Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946.
Fellow American Psychological Chairman's Association Public Policy Institute of California. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Esther Gezon, September 20, 1941. Children– Michael, John, Daniel.