Robert Mclean Swanson

Background

Swanson, Robert Mclean was born on August 11, 1920 in Union City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter Leonard and Mary Edna (McLean) Swanson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1942. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1949. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1953.

Career

Business teacher Darlington (Pennsylvania) Joint Schools, 1946-1948. Professor business Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1948-1952. Visiting professor Teachers College Columbia University, New York City, 1953.

Professor business Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1954-1985, head department business education, 1961-1967, professor emeritus, since 1985.

Achievements

• Robert Mclean Swanson has been listed as a noteworthy business educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Charter board directors Muncie Hospital Hospitality House, 1983-1986. Major United States Army, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Business Education Association, Indiana Business Education Association, Delta Pi Epsilon.

Interests

• Home computer, travel.

Connections

Married Marie Manda, May 25, 1946. Children: Catherine, Robert Junior, Mary Ann, Christina.