Background
Groves, Roderick Trimble was born on April 22, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harold Martin and Helen (Hoopes) Groves.
consultant educational administrator
Groves, Roderick Trimble was born on April 22, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harold Martin and Helen (Hoopes) Groves.
Bachelor, University of Wisconsin, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1965.
Assistant professor, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1965-1970; associate professor, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1970-1971; director, Illinois State Board Education, Springfield, 1971-1973; vice chancellor, Illinois Board Regents, Springfield, 1973-1986; chancellor, Illinois Board Regents, Springfield, since 1986.
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Judith Lathrop, December 28, 1960. Children: Sharon E., Keith M.