Background
Stephens, William Richard was born on January 2, 1932 in Ashburn, Missouri, United States. Son of George Lewis and Helen Stephens.
reitired college president emeritus
Stephens, William Richard was born on January 2, 1932 in Ashburn, Missouri, United States. Son of George Lewis and Helen Stephens.
Bachelor of Science, Greenville College, Illinois, 1953. Master of Education, University Missouri, 1958. Doctor of Education, Washington University, St. Louis, 1964.
Teacher Sturgeon High School, Missouri, 1955-1957. Assistant professor then associate professor education Greenville College, 1957-1961, director National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education self-study, 1960-1961. Special instructor Washington University, St. Louis, 1961-1964.
Member faculty Indiana State University, 1964-1970. Visiting professor Indiana University, Bloomington, 1969-1970, professor history and philosophy of education, 1970-1971. Vice president academy affairs, dean of faculty Greenville College, 1971-1977, acting president, 1977, president, 1977-1993.
President emeritus, since 1993. Chairman, board directors Federation Indiana Illinois College and Universities, 1991-1992.
Vice-chairman Kingsbury Park District, Greenville, 1972-1977. Member education committee Bond County Mental Health Association, 1974. Served with United States Army, 1953-1955.
Member History of Education Society (chairman nominating committee 1969), Midwest History of Education Society (president 1971-1972), Philosophy of Education Society, Ohio Valley Philosophy of Education Society (secretary-treasurer 1967-1970), Society Professors Education (associate editor publications 1968-1970), Central States Faculty Colloquium (chairman since 1969), John Dewey Society (president-elect 1978-1980, president 1980-1982, editor Insights 1973-1978), North Central Association, Association Free Methodist Educational Institutions (president since 1980).
Married Arlene Greer, June 28, 1952. Children– Richard, Kendell, Kelli.