Background
Heffernan, Wilbert Joseph was born on August 18, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Wilbert Joseph and Theresa Martina (Dannehl) Heffernan.
Heffernan, Wilbert Joseph was born on August 18, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Wilbert Joseph and Theresa Martina (Dannehl) Heffernan.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytech. Institute, 1953; Master of Arts, Duke University, 1955. Master of Social Work, University Michigan, 1959.
Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1964.
Senior research staff, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin, 1967-1975; professor, School Social work, 1972-1978; senior staff, Center for Study of Public Policy, 1975-1978; dean, School of Social Work University Texas, Austin, 1978-1980; professor public affairs, School of Social Work University Texas, since 1980.
(Book by Heffernan, W. Joseph)
(Book by Heffernan, W. Joseph)
Member of Executive Committee Dan County (Wisconsin) Democratic Party, 1974-1978. Member Council on Social Work Education, American Political Science Association, Sierra Club, Habitat for Humanity.
Married Charlene Pellowe, December 21, 1958 (divorced 1984). Children: Katy, Kristi, Amy.