Background
Saunders, Robert L. was born on April 12, 1923 in Opp, Alabama, United States. Son of Lawrence Leonard and Lena Mae (Tompkins) Saunders.
Saunders, Robert L. was born on April 12, 1923 in Opp, Alabama, United States. Son of Lawrence Leonard and Lena Mae (Tompkins) Saunders.
Student, Troy State University, 1943. Student, Millsaps College, 1944. Student, Franlin & Marshall College, 1944.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1947. Master of Science, Auburn University, 1950. Doctor of Education, Auburn University, 1957.
Postgraduate, Peabody College, 1956.
Teacher Tallassee (Alabama) High School, 1947-1954. Principal Tallassee Schools-1-12, 1954-1956. Administrative assistant Study Higher Education Council Tennessee Legislation, Nashville, 1956-1957.
Assistant dean education Auburn (Alabama) University, 1957-1967, associate dean education, 1967-1970. Dean college education Memphis State University, 1970-1988. Consultant Tennessee Superintendents Study Council, Nashville, since 1972.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946, PTO, 1950-1952. Member Alabama Education Association (president 1965-1966), Teacher Education Council State Colleges and Universities, (president 1979-1980), American Colleges Teacher Education (president 1985-1986).
Married Dorcas Scroggins, June 9, 1943. Children: Penny Saunders Eilert, Ronald.