Background
Passon, Richard Henry was born on August 18, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry Richard and Grace Miriam (Bernstein) Passon.
academic administrator language educator
Passon, Richard Henry was born on August 18, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry Richard and Grace Miriam (Bernstein) Passon.
Bachelor of Arts (Bishop Hafey scholar), King's College, Pennsylvania, 1961; Master of Arts, University Notre Dame, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy (National Defense Education Act fellow), U. Notre Dame, 1965.
From instructor to professor English University Scranton, 1964-1973, chairman English department, 1970-1973, foreign student adviser, 1965-1967. Dean College Arts and Sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, 1973-1977. Academy vice president St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, 1977-1984.
Provost University Scranton, 1984-2000, professor English, 2000—2002, 2004—2009, professor emeritus, since 2009. Interim academy vice president St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, 2002—2004.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association Higher Education, American Association Academy Deans, National Council Teachers English.
Married Margaret Rose Ferdinand, August 14, 1965. Children— Michael, Rebecca, Christopher.