Background
Burkhardt, Richard Wellington was born on May 18, 1918 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edgar and Ruth (Wellington) Burkhardt.
Burkhardt, Richard Wellington was born on May 18, 1918 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edgar and Ruth (Wellington) Burkhardt.
Bachelor of Arts, Knox College, 1939; A.M., Harvard University, 1940; A.M.T., Harvard University, 1942; Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1950; Doctor of Laws, Ball State University, 1984.
Teacher, Lenox (Massachusetts) School, 1941; Teacher, Tulsa Central High School, 1941-1944; Teacher, Syracuse University, 1945-1952; dean, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1952-1962; vice president, dean of faculty, Ball State University, 1962-1978; acting president, Ball State University, 1978-1979; provost, dean faculties, Ball State University, 1979-1980; University Distinguished Service professor of history, Ball State University, 1980-1985; University Distinguished Service professor emeritus, Ball State University, since 1985; vice president, Cooperative Ednl. Research Laboratory, 1966.
Member Indiana Commission on Aged and Aging, 1958-1966, Indiana Scholarship Commission, 1965-1970. Nursing review committee Department of Health, 1966-1971. Member Governor's Commission on Medical Education, 1969.
Vice chairman Academy Affairs Conference Midwestern Universities, 1971-1972, chairman, 1972-1973. Vice president board directors Muncie Young Men’s Christian Association, 1959-1965. Board directors United Fund Delaware County, 1968-1971, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, since 1987.
Chairman evaluation board National Commission on Accreditation Teacher Education, 1972-1975. Chairman board directors Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System, 1974-1977. Member Northern Central Association Academy Deans (president 1965), North Central Association (chairman commission on research and service 1966-1968, director 1964-1975, president association 1973-1974), Indiana Congress Parents and Teachers (executive board 1963-1966), Delaware County History Alliance (board directors 1987-1990), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Gamma Delta.
Lodge: Rotary (president 1957-1958).
Married Dorothy Josephine Johnson, June 18, 1941. Children: Jon Edgar, Richard W., Claire Elizabeth.