Background
Leech, Robert Milton was born on June 23, 1921 in Cameron, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Earl and Annette Elizabeth (Laird) Leech.
Leech, Robert Milton was born on June 23, 1921 in Cameron, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Earl and Annette Elizabeth (Laird) Leech.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Texas, 1948. Master of Fine Arts, University Texas, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1962.
Member faculty, University Texas at El Paso, since 1949; professor drama and speech, University Texas at El Paso, 1962-1984; professor emeritus, University Texas at El Paso, since 1984; head Department, University Texas at El Paso, 1960-1963; dean administration, University Texas at El Paso, 1964-1965; vice president, University Texas at El Paso, 1965-1971; acting president, University Texas at El Paso, 1968-1969; vice president academic affairs, University Texas at El Paso, 1969-1971.
Executive director Mission '73 (citizens commission to study college), since 1962. President El Paso Mental Health Association, National (vice president region IV), Texas (president) associations mental health, El Paso Arts Council. Board of directors, Executive Committee, vice president National Association Mental Health.
Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1951-1953.
Married Carolyn Hotchkiss, September 19, 1942. Children– Janis Blackman, Susan Williams.