Background
Hedlund, Ronald David was born on June 16, 1941 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Gustav and Betty Marie (Nelson) Hedlund.
academic administrator educator researcher
Hedlund, Ronald David was born on June 16, 1941 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Gustav and Betty Marie (Nelson) Hedlund.
Bachelor, Augustana College, 1963; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Iowa, 1967.
Assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1967-1973;
associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1973-1977;
director social science research facility, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1978-1980;
professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1977-1989;
associate dean of research Graduate School, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1980-1989;
vice provost of research, professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1989-1996;
acting dean graduate school, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1995-1996;
vice provost research and graduate education, professor, Northeastern U., Boston, since 1996. Co-chair research network Rhode Island Partnership Science & Technology, Providence, 1990-1993. Board directors Economics Innovation Center, Newport, Rhode Island.
Member Rhode Island legislation commission on creating high-tech jobs and University.
Member Kingston Fire District Study Committee, 1990. Member American Political Science Association, International Political Science Association, National Council University Research Adminstrs., Midwest Political Science Association (executive county 1987-1990), Society of Research Adminstrs., Southern Political Science Association, Western Political Science Association.
Married Ellen Louise Parrish, August 22, 1964. Children: Karen Marie, David Peter.