Bachelor in Political Science, Michigan State University, 1963; Master of Business Administration, Western Michigan U., 1967; Juris Doctor, American U., 1969; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Virginia State University, 1984; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Mount St. Mary;s College, 1986; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Michigan State University, 1984.
Tax law specialist, Internal Revenue Service, 1969-1975; special assistant to President Ford, deputy director presidential personnel, The White House, Washington, 1975-1977; partner, Vorys, Sater, Swymour & Pease, Washington, 1977-1980; administrator, Agency for International Development, 1981-1987; deputy secretary, Treasury Department, Washington, 1987-1989; group executive vice president, Bank American, 1989-1993; president, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1993. Chairman of the Board Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1981-1987.
General counsel Reagan-Bush Transition, 1980-1981. Volunteer Peace Corps, Peru,1964-1965.
