1937
Born in Remsen, Iowa.
1959
Graduates sum laude from Loras College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in education.
1960
Receives a Master of Education in guidance and counseling from Ohio University.
1961
Becomes an instructor of education at Loras College.
1964
Receives a Doctor of Philosophy in guidance and counseling from Ohio University.
1965
Appointed chairman of the Department of Education at Loras College.
1967
Becomes an associate professor of education at Ohio University.
1967
Appointed associate dean of the College of Education at Ohio University.
1971
Marries Linda Hutchinson.
1972
Is dean of education and associate dean of Professional and General Studies in the School of Arts and Sciences at the SUNY Plattsburgh.
1976
Becomes a full professor of education and dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa.
1980
Becomes a professor of education and vice president of academy affairs at the University of Nevada.
1984
Appointed president of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.
1986
Earns the Excellence in Communication Community Award from the International Association of Business Communicators.
1987
Named Administrator of the Year by the West Virginia Association for Counseling and Development.
1988
Receives the George E. Hill Distinguished Alumni Award from Ohio University.
1990
Appointed president of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire.
1996
Appointed president of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
1998
Receives the John T. Crowe Award from the Regional Commerce and Growth Association.
1999
Becomes chancellor of Southeast Missouri State University.