Background
Smith, Robert Gillen was born on October 16, 1913 in Dover, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Wesley and Elizabeth Wolfe (Gillen) Smith.
Smith, Robert Gillen was born on October 16, 1913 in Dover, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Wesley and Elizabeth Wolfe (Gillen) Smith.
AB summa cum laude, Drew University, 1936. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Drew University, 1977. Master of Arts in History and Government, Columbia University, 1939.
Doctor of Philosophy in History and Government, Columbia University, 1950.
From instructor to Pfeiffer professor, chair, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1940-1971;
professor emeritus, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, since 1977;
private consultant intergovernmental policy implementation, Arnold, Maryland., since 1977. Adjunct Professor political science Hunter College, 1965-1967. Visiting professor New York University, 1966-1967.
Lecturer in field.
Member evaluation teams Middle States Commission Higher Education, 1962-1970. Board directors College-Federal Agency Council, New York, 1969-1972. With United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Lois S. Squier, December 23, 1942. Children: Robert Logan, Donald Paul.