Background
Simpson, Robert Lee was born on April 3, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Valerie Brinley (Serrick) Simpson.
academic administrator biologist department chairman educator
Simpson, Robert Lee was born on April 3, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Valerie Brinley (Serrick) Simpson.
Bachelor in Zoology, Fresno State College, 1965. Master of Arts in Biology, Fresno State College, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Limnology, Cornell University, 1971.
Instructor Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1970. From assistant professor to professor biology Rider College, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 1970-1985, chairperson biology department, 1972-1980. Acting dean school health professions and nursing William Paterson College, Wayne, New Jersey, 1986-1987, professor biology, 1985-1991, dean school science and mathematics, 1985-1991.
Provost, vice chancellor academy affairs University Michigan, Dearborn, 1991—2006, professor biology, 1991—2010. Program director Master of Science Environmental Science, 2008—2010. Provost, vice president Kettring University, since 2010.
Adjunct graduate professor Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, 1976-1991. Visiting scientist Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, New Jersey, 1977. Member graduate degree advisory committee New Jersey Department Higher Education, Trenton, 1989-1991.
Interim provost, vice president academic affairs Kettering University, Flint, Mich, 2006-2007.
Member New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council, Trenton, 1988-1991. Trustee Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, New Jersey, 1989-1991. Board directors Granville Academy, Detroit, 1991-1993.
Chair academy affairs affairs subcommittee President Council of State Universities of Michigan, 1997-2007. Member New Jersey Academy of Sciences (president 1983-1985, Outstanding Service award 1989), Ecological Society of America, British Ecological Society, Society Wetland Scientists, American Society Limnology and Oceanography, Sigma Xi.
Married Penelope Sue Flint, June 12, 1970. Children: Robert Lee III, Elizabeth Jean.