Background
Spofford, William Knowlton was born on September 25, 1944 in New York City. Son of Robert Knowlton and Linda Helen (Houston) Spofford.
English educator education administrator
Spofford, William Knowlton was born on September 25, 1944 in New York City. Son of Robert Knowlton and Linda Helen (Houston) Spofford.
Bachelor, Lawrence University, 1966; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1974.
Instructor English, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, 1968-1970; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, 1970-1975; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, 1975-1981; professor, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, since 1981; director Institute for Study Abroad Programs, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, since 1981; director international education, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, since 1987. Guest lecturer Thames Valley U., London, 1984. Founder Spanish-American Institute International Education, Seville, Spain.
Fellow Institute American University (Aix-en-Provence, France) (honorary). Member College Consortium for International Studies (Executive Committee since 1981).
Married Sandra Lee McDonald, July 1, 1967. Children: Lee Ann, Michael Knowlton.