Richard Patrick John Duffett

Background

Duffett, Richard Patrick John was born on June 8, 1946 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada. Son of Stanley and Eveleen (Forsythe) Duffett. came to the United States, 1970.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1970; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1988.

Career

Educator, Brooklyn (Michigan) School System, 1971-1972; educator, Sault St. Marie (Michigan) School System, 1972-1975; educator, coach, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1975-1981; administrator, Ferris State University, since 1981. Board directors, Michigan Higher Education Group Self Insurance Corporation, Detroit.

Achievements

• Richard Patrick John Duffett has been listed as a noteworthy university administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Parks and Recreation, Big Rapids, 1986, local development area finance authority. Elder United Church Big Rapids. Member National Association University Administrators, Michigan University Risk Mgmt.Org., Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis, racquetball.

Connections

Married Constance Lee Lyman, December 19, 1970. Children: Sean, Krista.

Father:

Stanley Duffett

Mother:

Eveleen (Forsythe) Duffett

Spouse:

Constance Lee Lyman

child:

Krista Duffett

child:

Sean Duffett