Background
Courson, Roger Lee was born on June 1, 1931 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Lester Dale and Eva (Dexter) Courson.
Courson, Roger Lee was born on June 1, 1931 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Lester Dale and Eva (Dexter) Courson.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1952; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture/Agronomy, University of Illinois, 1965.
Vocational agriculture teacher, Crescent-Iroquois Communication High School, Crescent City, Illinois, 1953-1958;
vocational agriculture teacher, Henry (Illinois) High School, 1958-1960;
agronomy and horticulture specialist, Vocational Agriculture Svc., University of Illinois, Urbana, 1960-1977;
professor, head, Vocational Agriculture Svc., University of Illinois, Urbana, since 1977. Assistant head agriculture communications and education, media specialist, Urbana, 1988-1990. Teaching material specialist Egerton U., Kenya, 1986, 88.
Program and facilities specialist Chicago High School for Agricultural Science, 1984-1985. Computer consultant American Dairy Science Association, Champaign, Illinois, 1984-1987. In planning and development U. Algeria, Blida, 1976-1977.
Trustee Illinois Foundation Future Farmers of America, Springfield, Illinois, since 1977. Secretary-treasurer Parent-Teachers Association, Champaign, 1968-1972. Assistant coach Little League Baseball, Champaign, 1975-1985.
Member Weed Science Society of America, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta (secretary 1965-1970), Alpha Tau Alpha, Pi Alpha Xi.
Married Joanne Delores Root, April 14, 1952 (deceased November 1990). Children: Jerry L., Michael K., David W. Married Donna Rose Huffmaster, July 6, 1991.