Rodney Allen Erickson

Background

Erickson, Rodney Allen was born on October 3, 1946 in Frederic, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Reuben Alexander and Elva Imogene Erickson.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1968; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1973.

Career

Assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1973-1977; assistant professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1977-1979; associate professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1979-1984; professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1984; dean graduate school, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1995; vice president for research, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1997.

Achievements

• Rodney Allen Erickson has been listed as a noteworthy Dean, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Staff sergeant United States Army Reserve, 1966-1972. Member American Geographical Society (councilor 1984-1996).

Interests

• Avocations: grain farming, windsurfing, skiing. E-mail: [email protected].

Connections

Married Sharon Lea Young, May 3, 1969. Children: Craig, Jeffrey.

Father:

Reuben Alexander Erickson

Mother:

Elva Imogene Erickson

Spouse:

Sharon Lea Young

child:

Jeffrey Erickson

child:

Craig Erickson