Richard Alrick Gustafson

Background

Gustafson, Richard Alrick was born on May 15, 1941 in Peekskill, New York, United States. Son of Richard Altrick Senior and Faye Alice Gustafson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry, Boston University, 1963; Master of Education in Science Education, Boston University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics and Measurement, U. Connecticut, 1970; attended, Harvard Institute Ednl. Management, 1982; Master of Education in TESOL, Notre Dame U., 1997.

Career

Teacher science, Newtown (Connecticut) Public School, 1964-1965; teacher chemistry, Greenwich (Connecticut) Public Schools, 1965-1968; research specialist, Center for Planning and Evaluation, San Jose, California, 1970-1971; director management services, New England Resource Center for Occupational Education, Newton, 1971-1973; assistant dean career studies, Keene (N.H.) State College, 1973-1978; associate dean academic affairs, Keene (N.H.) State College, 1978-1981; vice president academic affairs, Keene (N.H.) State College, 1981-1987; president, N.H. College, Manchester, since 1987. Board directors, vice chairman N.H. Higher Education Savings Trust Commission, since 1997. Board of directors Optima Health.

Achievements

• Richard Alrick Gustafson has been listed as a noteworthy College president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Keene Family Young Men’s Christian Association, 1975-1980, 1st Northern Bank, Keene, 1984-1986, Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, 1986-1988, Federated Arts Board, 1989-1992, Leadership Manchester Board, 1989-1991, Manchester United Way Board, 1990-1997, chairman, 1993, Hillcrest Terrace Board, 1991-1993. Member American Association Higher Education, American Ednl. Research Association, American Vocational Association (Svc. award 1980), National Association Indiana Colleges Universities (board directors 1991-1994), N.H. College and University Council (board directors since 1987, chairman 1995-1997), N.H. Postsecondary Association (chairman 1994-1996, board directors since 1987), Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1990-1997, chairman 1996), Rotary (board directors Keene 1985-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, tennis, running. E-mail: [email protected].

Connections

Married Joanne Marie Walters, September 5, 1964. Children: Richard III., Peter.

Father:

Richard Altrick Senior Gustafson

Mother:

Faye Alice Gustafson

Spouse:

Joanne Marie Walters

child:

Richard III. Gustafson

child:

Peter Gustafson