Background
Koob, Robert Duane was born on October 14, 1941 in Graetinger, Iowa, United States. Son of Emil John and Rose Mary (Slinger) Koob.
chemistry educator educational administrator
Koob, Robert Duane was born on October 14, 1941 in Graetinger, Iowa, United States. Son of Emil John and Rose Mary (Slinger) Koob.
Bachelor in Education, University Northern Iowa, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Kansas, 1967.
From assistant professor to professor of chemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1967-1990;
department chairman chemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1974-1978, 79-81;
director Water Institute, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1975-1985;
dean College Science and Mathematics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1981-1984;
vice president, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1985-1990;
interim president, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1987-1988;
vice president for academic affairs, senior vice president, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1990-1995;
president, U. Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, since 1995;
professor, U. Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, since 1995. Consultant TrnasAlta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Alberta Research Council, Mitre Corporation, Washington. Board directors State Bank Fargo, Fagro Cass County Economics Development Corporation.
Chair board directors Cal Poly Foundation. Chair Iowa Coordinating Council for Post-H.S. Education, 1996-1997.
Vice president Crookston Diocesan School Board, Minnesota, 1982. President elementary school board, St. Joseph's Church, Moorhead, 1982, parish council, Moorhead, 1983. President board Shanley High School, Fargo, 1985.
Serves on Cedar Valley Promise, Cedar Valley Alliance, Cedar Valley United Way, Opportunity Works, American Council Education, American Association of States Colleges and Universities. Member of Iowa Association College President (president 1996).
Married E. Yvonne Ervin, June 9, 1960. Children: Monique, Gregory, Michael, Eric, David;children: Angela, Julie.
