Background
Nelson, Roland Hill was born on July 28, 1928 in Salisbury, Maryland. Son of Roland Hill and Marian (Beauchamp) Nelson.
Nelson, Roland Hill was born on July 28, 1928 in Salisbury, Maryland. Son of Roland Hill and Marian (Beauchamp) Nelson.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke U., 1949; Master of Education, University of Virginia, 1954; Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1960.
Headmaster, Metairie Park Country Day School, New Orleans, 1956-1961; assistant dean, U. Louisville, 196l-63; associate dean, Northwestern University School Education, 1963-1965; department chairman education, Duke U., 1965-1967; president, Richmond (Virginia) Professional Institute, 1967-1968; president, Marshall U., Huntington, West Virginia, 1968-1970; professor education, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1970-1973; president, Creative Leadership Systems, Inc., Greensboro, since 1975. Consultant troop education United States Army Pacific. General consultant in leadership to various public and business organizations.
Served to captain United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953. Member Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Hazel Batte, February 17, 1952. Children: Rolanda, Deborah, Lisa (deceased).