Richard Beverley Splane

Background

Splane, Richard Beverley was born on September 25, 1916 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Son of Alfred William and Clara Jane (Allyn) Splane.

Education

Bachelor, McMaster University, 1940. Doctor of Laws (honorary), McMaster University, 1990. Certified social science and administration, London School of Economics, 1947.

Master of Arts, University Toronto, 1948. Master of Social Work, University Toronto, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Toronto, 1961.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Toronto, 2005. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wilfrid Laurier University, 1988. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University British Columbia, 1996.

Career

Executive director Children's Aid Society, Cornwall, Canada, 1948—1950. With Health and Welfare Canada, Ottawa, 1952—1972, executive assistant to deputy minister national welfare, 1959—1960, director unemployment assistance, 1960—1962, director general welfare assistance and services, 1960—1970, assistant deputy minister social allowances and services, 1970—1972. Visiting professor University Alberta, Edmonton, 1972—1973.

Professor social policy School Social Work, University British Columbia, Vancouver, 1973—1982. Consultant Government Canada, Government Alberta, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.

Achievements

• Richard Beverley Splane has been listed as a noteworthy social work educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Chief Nursing Officer Positions in National Ministries of Health: Focal Points for Nursing Leadership

Membership

Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Canada Association Social Workers (Outstanding National Service award 1985, Touzel award 2002, Queens Golden medal 2002), Canada Institute Public Administration, Canada History Association, Canada Council on Social Development (Lifetime Achievement award 1995), International Association Schools Social Work, International Conferences Social Development (professor emeritus University British Columbia since 1991), World Federalists Canada, United Nations Association Canada (board directors Vancouver branch), Vancouver Club, Officer Order Canada.

Connections

Married Verna Marie Huffman, February 22, 1971.

Father:

Alfred William Splane

Mother:

Clara Jane (Allyn) Splane

Spouse:

Verna Marie Huffman