Background
Ashton, Robert Rea was born on September 13, 1946 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Robert Rea and Elizabeth Carol Ashton.
Ashton, Robert Rea was born on September 13, 1946 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Robert Rea and Elizabeth Carol Ashton.
Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1968; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1973.
Reporter, United Press International, Syracuse, New York, 1966-1968; news reporter, WHEN television and Radio, Syracuse, 1968-1970; communications specialist, General Electric, Syracuse, 1970-1974; director alumni affairs, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, 1976-1979; director university development, U. Maryland., Adelphi, 1979-1987; associate dean Stern School Business, New York University, New York City, 1987-1992; vice president, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1992-1995; vice president, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, since 1995. Lecturer in mass committee U. Maryland., College Park, 1982-1983. Consultant in fundraising and communications American Telephone & Telegraph Company, Citizens Common for Civil Rights, Public Broadcasting Service, Statue ofLiberty Museum.
Member development committee Young Men’s Christian Association, Bethesda, Maryland., 1984. Member Council Advancement and Support of Education (Alumni Giving award 1982,83, Publication award 1991), Association American Medical Colls. (public relations group 1976-1979), Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Joan Louise Briggs, June 5, 1970. Children: Jacqueline, Elizabeth Ashton Carter, Katherine, David.