Background
Shirley, Robert Clark was born on July 1, 1943 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of James Cullen and Mary Jim (Clark) Shirley.
educator planning consultant university president
Shirley, Robert Clark was born on July 1, 1943 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of James Cullen and Mary Jim (Clark) Shirley.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Houston, 1965. Master of Business Administration, University Houston, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1972.
Assistant dean faculties, U. Houston, 1974-1976; assistant to president, State University of New York-Albany, 1976-1977; associate vice president academic affairs, State University of New York-Albany, 1977-1979; associate professor, Central U. Iowa, Pella, 1979-1981; professor, Trinity U., San Antonio, 1981-1984; president, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, 1984-1996; president emeritus, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, since 1997. Consultant on strategic planning and management to numerous colleges universities.
Member Pueblo Economic Development Board. Member Academy Management, Society College and University Planning, Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Lodges: Rotary.
Married Terrie Thomas, June 17, 1967. Children: Robin, Deron.