William Russell Balch

Background

Balch, William Russell was born on April 3, 1946 in New York City. Son of George and Frances (High) Balch.

Education

Bachelor, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1976.

Career

Teaching and research assistant, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1971-1976; instructor, Davidson (North Carolina) College, 1976-1977; postdoctoral fellow, U. Connecticut, Storrs, 1977-1978; faculty member, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, since 1978. Member promotion and tenure committees Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, since 1987. Chairman behavior management committee Altoona Center, 1983-1986.

Achievements

• William Russell Balch has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Humane Society, Blair County, Pennsylvania, 1979-1983. With United States Army, 1968-1971. Member American Psychological Society, Eastern Psychological Association, International Council Psychologists.

Interests

• Avocations; writing fiction, playing clarinet, composing music, playing chess, playing aquatic sports.

Connections

Married Martha Arlene Giles, December 27, 1969 (divorced 1984). 1 child, Laura Alexis. Married Brenda Kay Martin, February 1, 1992.

Father:

George Balch

Mother:

Frances (High) Balch

Spouse:

Martha Arlene Giles

Spouse:

Brenda Kay Martin

child:

Laura Alexis Balch