Background
Ackerman, Robert Kilgo was born on October 26, 1933 in Williston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clarence Kilgo and Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman.
Ackerman, Robert Kilgo was born on October 26, 1933 in Williston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clarence Kilgo and Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity South Carolina., 1956; Master of Arts, University South Carolina., 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina., 1965; postdoctoral, Harvard Institute Ednl. Management, 1975.
Archivist, South Carolina. Archives, Columbia, 1962-1963;
from assistant professor to professor of history, Erskine College, 1963-1971;
vice president for academic affairs, Erskine College, 1971-1975;
dean, College Liberal Arts, Drew U., 1975-1984;
president, Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, 1984-1997. Consultant Charleston County (South Carolina.) Schools, Charleston, 1969-1975.
Lecturer andwriter on American South.
(Book by Ackerman, Robert K.)
Chairman committee publications South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970. Vice president Christian Action Council, 1972-1975. Member Christian-Jewish Committee for South Carolina.
Board directors Abbeville County (South Carolina) Mental Health Commission, Macon Symphony Orchestra, since 1985, president 1989-1990, board directors Macon Grand Opera House. President board turstees Colonial Symphony, Madison, New Jersey, 1983-1984. Lieutenant to Captain United States Marine Corps, 1956-1969.
Member Association Private Colleges and Universities Georgia (president 1989-1991), Georgia Foundation Indiana Colleges (president vice chair 1988-1990), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (commission on colleges 1986-1992), New Jersey Association Colleges and Universities (director), South Carolina History Association, Phi Beta Kappa (vice president area 1975, chapter president 1979-1980), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married May Morgan, January 28, 1956. Children: Mark, Roxanne, Bettye.