Robert Russell Ramsey

Background

Ramsey,, Robert Russell was born on April 22, 1929 in Stewart County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Russell and Bonnie Kate (Goforth) Ramsey.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, 1950. Master of Education, Harvard University, 1954. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Alderson-Broaddus College, 1981.

Career

Assistant to director admissions Harvard University Law School, 1954—1957. Assistant in financial aid office, head proctor, member board freshman advisers Harvard College, 1957—1959. Assistant dean freshman year, assistant director Office Educational Research, 1959—1961.

Director admissions and freshman scholarships Yale University, 1961—1966. Assistant director program development Virginia Council Higher Education, 1966—1968. Associate director, 1968—1969.

Director evaluation Commission Institutions Higher Education, New England Association Schools and Colleges, 1969—1976. Secretary education Governor's Cabinet, Commonwealth Virginia, 1976—1978. Educational consultant, 1978—1980.

Chancellor West Virginia Board Regents, 1980—1983. Deputy commissioner coordinating board Texas College and University Systems, Austin, 1983—1985. Higher education consultant, 1985—1987.

Interim vice president finance and administrative services Murray State University, 1987—1988. Member Accrediting Commission of National Home Study Council, Washington. With United States Army, 1950-1953.

Membership

Member of American Sociological Association, American Psychological Association.

Connections

Married Susan Charlotte Randolph, June 30, 1962.

Father:

Robert Russell Ramsey,

Mother:

Bonnie Kate (Goforth) Ramsey,

Spouse:

Susan Charlotte Randolph