Background
Halfacre, Robert Gordon was born on June 22, 1941 in Newberry, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edwin Harvey and Lela (Ruff) Halfacre.
educator horticulturist Landscape architect
Halfacre, Robert Gordon was born on June 22, 1941 in Newberry, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edwin Harvey and Lela (Ruff) Halfacre.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1963. Master of Science, Clemson University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1968.
Modern Language Association, North Carolina State University, 1973.
Assistant professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1968-1971;
associate professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1971-1974;
associate professor horticulture, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1974-1979;
professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1979-1990;
Alumni distinguished professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1990;
university ombudsman, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1998. Landscape architect Landscape Architectural Superior vena cava syndrome, Clemson, since 1977. Member Planning Commission City of Clemson, 1990-1993.
President faculty senate, Clemson U., 1989-1990, board visitors, 1992-1994, chairman grievance board, 1996-1998, ombudsman, since 1998.
Director Horticulture Gardens, Clemson University, 1974-1977. President board directors Daniel High School Parent Teacher Association, Clemson, 1985-1986. Chairman United Way Campaign, Clemson University, 1996-1997.
Member of International Ombudsman Association (board directors 2005-2007), University and College Ombuds Association 2004-2005, American Society Horticultural Science (Julian C. Miller research award 1968, L.M. Ware Outstanding Teacher award Southern region 1982), American Society Landscape Architects, National Ombudsman Association.
Married Carolyn F. Halfacre, January 24, 1963 (divorced January, 1980). Children: Angela, Robert.