Background
Cate, Rodney Michael was born on May 9, 1942 in Sudan, Texas, United States. Son of Tommy A. and Elsie P. Cate.
Cate, Rodney Michael was born on May 9, 1942 in Sudan, Texas, United States. Son of Tommy A. and Elsie P. Cate.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University Texas, 1965; Master of Science in Family Studies, Texas Technology U., 1975; Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University, 1979.
Assistant professor, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1978-1979; assistant professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1979-1983; associate professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1983-1985; professor, department chairman, Washington State University, Pullman, 1985-1990; associate dean, Iowa State University, Ames, 1990-1994; dir School Family and Consumer Resources, U. Arizona, Tucson, since 1994.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1966-1969. Member American Association Family and Cons. Sciences Association (James D. Moran Memorial Research award 1991), American Psychological Association, National Council on Family Rels., International Society for the Study Personal Relationships.
Married Patricia Cate, June 11, 1941. Children: Brandi, Shani.