Background
Walker, Waldo Sylvester was born on June 12, 1931 in Fayette, Iowa, United States. Son of Waldo S. and Mildred (Littelle) Walker.
academic administrator Biology educator
Walker, Waldo Sylvester was born on June 12, 1931 in Fayette, Iowa, United States. Son of Waldo S. and Mildred (Littelle) Walker.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, 1953. Master of Science, University Iowa, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1959.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Upper Iowa University, 2004.
Member of faculty, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1958; associate dean college, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1963-1965; chairman division Natural Sciences, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1968-1969; dean of administration, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1969-1973; executive vice president, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1973-1977; dean college, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1973-1980; provost, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1977-1980; executive vice president, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1980-1990; executive vice president and treasurer, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1988-1990; vice president for college services, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1990-1995; professor biology, Grinnell (Iowa) College, since 1968. Research associate U. B.C. Department of Botany, 1966-1967.
Served with United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Association Colleges, American Conference Academy Deans (national chairman 1977-1978), American Association Higher Education, Sigma Xi.
Married Marie J. Olsen, July 27, 1952 (divorced). Children: Martha Lynn, Gayle Ann. Married Rita K. White, June 16, 1984.