Background
Gibb, Richard Dean was born on December 6, 1928 in Smithshire, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Dale and Anna Marie (Anderson) Gibb.
professor university president
Gibb, Richard Dean was born on December 6, 1928 in Smithshire, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Dale and Anna Marie (Anderson) Gibb.
Student, Western Illinois University, 1950. Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1951. Mechanical Engineering, University Illinois, 1955.
Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1958.
Faculty agricultural economics, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1958-1968; professor, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1965-1968; administrative assistant to president, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1964-1967; dean administration, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1967-1968; acting coordinator international programs, Western Illinois U., Macomb, 1964-1965; South Dakot commissioner for higher education, Pierre, 1968-1974; Indiana commissioner for higher education, Indianapolis, 1974-1977; president, U. Idaho, 1977-1989.
Served with Army of the United States, 1952-1953. Member Delta Sigma Phi.
Married Betty G. Epperson, December 22, 1951. Children: Richie William, Connie Marie.