Ross C Murfin

Background

Murfin, Ross C was born on November 14, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Mark and Elizabeth (Crawford) Murfin.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English cum laude, Princeton University, 1971; Master of Arts in English, University of Virginia, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy with distinction, University of Virginia, 1974.

Career

Assistant Professor of English, Yale University, New Haven, 1974-1981; associate professor, Yale University, New Haven, 1981-1982; director graduate studies in English, U. Miami, Coral Gables, 1982-1983; director program in honors, U. Miami, Coral Gables, 1984-1985; master Hecht Residential College, U. Miami, Coral Gables, 1983-1987; associate dean College Arts and Sciences, U. Miami, Coral Gables, 1985-1989; vice provost for undergraduate affairs, U. Miami, Coral Gables, 1989-1991; dean College Arts and Sciences, U. Miami, Coral Gables, since 1991.

Achievements

• Ross C Murfin has been listed as a noteworthy University dean, English educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • By Nathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet Letter (Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism Series): 2nd (second) Edition

    (The Scarlet Letter Case Studies)

  • Heart of Darkness (Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism)

    (Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)

  • Lord Jim: After the Truth (Twayne's Masterwork Studies)

    (Used - Like New)

Membership

Member American Association of University Professors, Modern Language Association (chairman 20th Century English session 1990), South Atlantic Modern Language Association (chairman Modern British division 1985-1986), The Victorians Institute.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, fishing, gardening.

Connections

Married Pamela Kay Martin, January 23, 1971. Children: Audrey Dean, Justin Riley.

Father:

Mark Murfin

Mother:

Elizabeth (Crawford) Murfin

Spouse:

Pamela Kay Martin

child:

Justin Riley Murfin

child:

Audrey Dean Murfin