Background
Vasek, Richard Jim was born on June 23, 1935 in Wharton, Texas, United States. Son of James F. and Albina (Zapalac) Vasek.
Vasek, Richard Jim was born on June 23, 1935 in Wharton, Texas, United States. Son of James F. and Albina (Zapalac) Vasek.
Student, Wharton County Junior College, 1956. Bachelor of Science, Texas A. and M. University, 1958. Master of Education, Texas A. and M. University, 1960.
Doctor of Education, Texas A. and M. University, 1967.
Instructor Fort Worth Public Schools, 1958-1959. Instructor Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, College Heights, 1959-1960. Assistant, then associate professor Mississippi State University, 1960-1966, 68-70, professor industrial education, head department, 1970-1979, associate dean instruction College Education, since 1979.
Researcher United States Office Education, 1966-1967. Consultant industrial arts curriculum in public schools.
Member International Technology Education Association, Mississippi Industrial Arts Association (president, board member), American Vocational Association, Mississippi Association Colleges Teacher Education (president), Iota Lambda Sigma (president), Phi Delta Kappa (president), Phi Kappa Phi (treasurer).
Married Lou Ann Ponder, October 29, 1955. Children– Jeffrey, Donna, Blake, Carole, Laura.