Background
McDowell, Richard William was born on August 20, 1936 in McDonald, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Murdock and Cora Josephine (Brackman) McDowell.
McDowell, Richard William was born on August 20, 1936 in McDonald, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Murdock and Cora Josephine (Brackman) McDowell.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1960. Master of Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1962. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1969.
Teacher Penn Hills School District, Pennsylvania, 1960-1967. Division chairman Community College Allegheny County, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, 1969-1971. Dean, acting president CommunityColl.
Beaver County, Monaca, Pennsylvania, 1971-1972.
Executive dean Community College Allegheny County, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1972-1980. Vice president strategic planning Community College Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, 1980-1981.
President Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan, since 1981. Management consultant, Pennsylvania and Illinois, 1975-1980.
Chairman, member evaluation team Middle States Association, Philadelphia, 1972-1980.
Trainer workshop leaders Higher Education Management Institute, Washington, 1976-1977.Served with United States Marine Corps, 1954-1956.
With United States Marine Corps, 1954-1956. Member American Association Community and Junior Colleges, Michigan Community College Association (board directors executive committee), W.E. Michigan League Community College (chairman), North Central Association, Association Community College Trustees.
Married Ann Brammer, May 27, 1961. Children: Susan, Kathleen, Karen.