William P. Robinson

Background

Robinson, William P. was born on September 30, 1949 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul Frederick and Lillian (Horton) Robinson.

Education

Student, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, 1967-1970; AB, U. Northern Iowa, 1972; postgraduate, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1972-1973; Master of Arts, Wheaton College, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Pittsburgh, 1979.

Career

Associate minister, First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, 1975-1977; instructor, U. Pittsburgh, 1977-1979; assistant professor school continuing studies, National College Education, Evanston, Illinois, 1979-1980; dean school continuing studies, National College Education, Evanston, Illinois, 1980-1984; senior vice president, National College Education, Evanston, Illinois, 1984-1986; president, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, 1986-1993; president, Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington, 1993. Board directors Council Indep. Colls., Indiana Colls.

Washington, Whitworth College. Consultant, speaker for United States corporations and service organizations.

Achievements

• William P. Robinson has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, consultant, speaker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Washington Friends of Higher Education, Spokane Symphony. Volunteer various organizations, especially prion work and hunger projects. Member National Association Indiana Colleges Universities, Council Indiana Colls., Spokane Country Club, Spokane Club.

Interests

• Avocation: sports.

Connections

Married Bonnie Van Laan, August 10, 1974. Children: Brenna Kay, Benjamin Paul, Bailley Kay.

Father:

Paul Frederick Robinson

Mother:

Lillian (Horton) Robinson

Spouse:

Bonnie Van Laan

child:

Brenna Kay Robinson

child:

Benjamin Paul Robinson

child:

Bailley Kay Robinson