Background
Barcus, Robert Gene was born on October 22, 1937 in Monticello, Indiana, United States. Son of Harold Eugene and Marjorie Irene (Dilling) Barcus.
educational association administrator
Barcus, Robert Gene was born on October 22, 1937 in Monticello, Indiana, United States. Son of Harold Eugene and Marjorie Irene (Dilling) Barcus.
Bachelor of Physical Education (Alumni scholar 1957), Purdue University, 1959. Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1963. Postgraduate Indiana University, summer 1966.
Superintendent license Butler University, 1967.
Teacher, coach Wabash (Indiana) Junior High School, 1959-1963. Teacher Wabash High School, 1963-1964. Teacher, coach North Central High School, Indianapolis, 1964-1965.
Salary consultant Indiana State Teachers Association, Indianapolis, 1965-1967, assistant director research, 1967-1968, director special services, 1968-1970, executive assistant, 1971-1972, administrative assistant, 1972-1973, assistant.exec. director special services and teacher rights, 1973-1982, assistant executive director.administrn., personnel and governance, 1982-1985, assistant executive director labor relations and administration, 1985-1993, associate executive director labor rels and administration, 1993.
Clerk Church of the Brethren, 1966-1974, chairman, 1979-1983, 87, 92-96, 97-98, 98-99, finance secretary, 2000-2008, 2010. Member Ind State Library. and History Board, 2000, vice president, 2006, president, 2010. Trustee Manchester College, 2004.
Member National Education Association, Wabash City Teacher Association (past president), Washington Township Teacher Association (past president), Indianapolis Press Club, National Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association (board director, 2004-2010), Phi Delta Kappa (Greater Indianapolis retired chapter treasurer 2008-2009. President since 2009).
Married Mary Evelyn Shull, August 9, 1959. Children: Jennifer Sue, Debra Lynn.