Background
Edington, Robert Van was born on July 19, 1935 in Burns City, Indiana, United States. Son of Guy Franklin and Nancy (Banks) Edington.
Edington, Robert Van was born on July 19, 1935 in Burns City, Indiana, United States. Son of Guy Franklin and Nancy (Banks) Edington.
Associate of Arts., Vallejo Community College, 1955. Bachelor in International Relations, San Francisco State College, 1957. Master of Arts in Political Science, University Washington, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, 1968.
Student activities advisor, Office Dean Students, Sacramento State College, 1959-1962; chairman international studies, James Madison College, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1971-1974; associate dean College Liberal Arts, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1975-1976; dean arts and science, Idaho State University, 1976-1983; academic vice president, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1983-1988; provost, Center Washington U., Ellensburg, 1988-1991; administrator Steilacoom, Lynnwood and SeaTac Campus branch, Control Washington U., Lakewood, Washington, since 1992.
Co-founder Pocatello Forward. Member State Idaho Professional Standards Commission, 1979-1983, Mayor's Commission for History Preservation, since 1995. Member Preservation and Review Board.
Member American Association University Admisntrs., American Political Science Association, Western Political Science Association, Society for College and University Planning, Rotary.
Married Ann Beach, July 18, 1959. Children: Ellen, Russell, Garrett.