Background
Ross, Russell Marion was born on June 2, 1921 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harold Ellis and Lucille Carrie (Dorris) Ross.
Ross, Russell Marion was born on June 2, 1921 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harold Ellis and Lucille Carrie (Dorris) Ross.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1942. Certified, Harvard University, 1945. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1946.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1948.
Instructor department political science, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1946-1948; assistant professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1948-1952; associate professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1952-1960; research professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1963-1964; professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, since 1965; department chairman, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1970-1991; professor emeritus, since 1991. Administrative assistant to attorney general, Iowa, 1960. Executive assistant to Governor Iowa,1961-1962.
Chairman Regional Planning Commission, 1966-1968. President Iowa City Community School Board, 1969-1970. Chairman Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission, 1973-1977.
Mayor University Heights, 1954-1960. Board directors Goodwill Industries Southeast Iowa. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member American Association of University Professors, International City Managers Association (honorary), American Public Administration Society, American Political Science Association, Mid-West Political Science Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Lambda. Clubs: Kiwanian.
Married Jo Ellen Rude. Children: Sheryl Ross, Julie.