Background
Burgos-Sasscer, Ruth was born on September 5, 1931 in New York City.
Burgos-Sasscer, Ruth was born on September 5, 1931 in New York City.
Bachelor, Maryville (Tennessee) College, 1953; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1987.
Member faculty Inter-American University, Puerto Rico, 1968-1971. Department chair University Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, 1972-1976, director non-traditional programs Center Administration Regional College, 1976-1981, director, dean, chief executive officer Aguadilla, 1981-1985. Vice president faculty and instruction Harry S. Truman College, Chicago, 1988-1993.
President San Antonio College, 1993-1996. Chancellor Houston Community College Systems, 1996-2000. Senior fellow University Houston Law Center Institute of Higher Education Law and Goverance, 2001—2003.
Board directors National Postsecondary Education Cooperative, Maryville College National Advisory Council, Montgomery County Coalition for Adult Literacy and English to Speakers of Other Languages. Member American Association Community College.
Married Donald Sasscer, June 14, 1958. Children: Timothy, James, Julie, David.