Background
Savage, William Woodrow was born on January 9, 1914 in Onley, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Howard and Florence Elmira (Twyford) Savage.
Savage, William Woodrow was born on January 9, 1914 in Onley, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank Howard and Florence Elmira (Twyford) Savage.
Bachelor of Arts, College William and Mary, 1937; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1955; student, University Virginia, summer 1951.
Research editor, division rural research, Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Richmond, Virginia, 1935-1936; division manager, Montgomery Ward & Company, Newport News, Virginia, 1937-1938; statistical worker, World Pet Association, Richmond, 1938-1939; counselor, Virginia Consultation Service, Richmond, 1939-1942; acting director, Virginia Consultation Service, 1942-1945; assistant state supervisor guidance and consultation services, Virginia Department Education, 1946-1947; dean, Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, 1947-1952; project coordinator, associate director, Midwest Administration Center, University of Chicago, 1952-1956; dean, College Education, University of Southern California, 1956-1965; professor education, College Education, University of Southern California, 1956-1979; curator, University of Southern California Museum Education, 1973-1985.
Member visitation and appraisal committee National Council for Accreditation Teacher.Edn., 1964-1967. Member South Carolina. Association School Adminstrs., University of Southern California Society, Wardlaw Club (president 1974-1975), Order of White Jacket, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Margaret Jane Clarke. Children— Earl R., William W.