Background
Dorris, Ronald was born on November 18, 1950 in New Orleans. Son of Joseph Milton Dorris.
Dorris, Ronald was born on November 18, 1950 in New Orleans. Son of Joseph Milton Dorris.
Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, Atlanta, 1979.
Lecturer English and African American literature Tulane University, 1973—1974. Instructor English Xavier University Louisiana, New Orleans, 1974—1976. Assistant professor humanities University Nebraska, Omaha, 1979—1980.
Assistant professor English Talladega College, 1980—1981, 1985—1987, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, 1982—1984. Assistant professor American studies University Notre Dame, Indiana, 1987—1994. Professor liberal arts Xavier University Louisiana African American studies & English, New Orleans, since 1995.
Chair African American Studies, 1996—1999.
Member of Popular, American Culture Association, Southern Conference African American Studies, Inc., College Language Association, American Studies Association.