Robert Lewis Ringel

Background

Ringel, Robert Lewis was born on January 27, 1937 in New York City. Son of Benjamin Seymour and Beatrice (Salis) Ringel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1959; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1962.

Career

Research scientist, laryngeal research laboratory, Center Health Sciences, University of California at Los Angeles, 1962-1964; assistant professor communication disorders, University of Wisconsin, 1964-1966; member of faculty, Purdue University, since 1966; professor, head department audiology and speech science, Purdue University, 1970-1973; dean School Humanities, Social Science and Education (School Liberal Arts), Purdue University, 1973-1986; vice president, dean Graduate School, Purdue University, 1986-1990; executive vice president for academic affairs, Purdue University, since 1991; Donald S. Powers Distinguished U. Administrator, Purdue University, since 1998. Visiting professor Institute Neurology and National Hospitals College Speech Sciences, U. London, 1985. Consultant National Institutes of Health, National Endowment for Humanities, Bureau Education Handicapped of the United States Office Education;board directors Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, 1988-1992.

Achievements

• Robert Lewis Ringel has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Lafayette Home Hospital, 1978-1987, Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, 1983-1985. Fellow American Speech and Hearing Association (Vice-President Foundation since 1990, honors 1998);member American Association of University Professors, National Association State Universities and Land Grant Colls. (executive com.1988-1991, research policy and graduate education, Executive Committee county on academic affairs since 1991, commission on institutional cooperative, Executive Committee provosts institution cooperative committee since 1991), Sigma Xi (vice president since 1986).

Connections

Married Estelle Neuman, January 18, 1959. Children— Stuart Alan, Mark Joseph.

Father:

Benjamin Seymour Ringel

Mother:

Beatrice (Salis) Ringel

Spouse:

Estelle Neuman