Robert Dudley Beckett

Background

Beckett, Robert Dudley was born on June 16, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ernest L. and Corine J. (Fehner) Beckett.

Education

Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1957; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Colorado, 1967.

Career

Teacher, Walled Lake (Michigan) Public School, 1957-1961; instructor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1963-1967; assistant professor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1967-1970; associate professor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1970-1974; professor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, since 1974; chairman faculty senate, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1981-1983. Member executive secretary Programs and Services State Master Planning, Missouri, 1976.

Achievements

• Robert Dudley Beckett has been listed as a noteworthy Language professional, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Delaware National Democratic Convention, Kansas City, 1974. Member Greene City Democratic Center Committee, Springfield, 1968-1984. Served with United States Army, 1953-1955.

Member Modern Language Association, American Association Colls. Teachers Education, National Council Teachers English, Midwest Modern Language Association, Association Canada Studies United States, Midwest Association Can.Sutdies (president 1992-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, jogging, political activities.

Connections

Married Muriel M. Freidhoff, Sept.15, 1956. Children: Amy, Julia, Timothy, Daniel, Peter, Jonathan, Laura, Gregory.

Father:

Ernest L. Beckett

Mother:

Corine J. (Fehner) Beckett

Spouse:

Muriel M. Freidhoff

child:

Daniel Beckett

child:

Laura Beckett

child:

Gregory Beckett

child:

Amy Beckett

child:

Jonathan Beckett

child:

Peter Beckett

child:

Timothy Beckett

child:

Julia Beckett