Robert Coonrod to become academic VP at U of Idaho

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Robert Coonrod to become academic VP at U of Idaho

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ACADEMIC VP AT U OF IDAHO MISSOULA,

Mont. -Dr Robert W Coonrod, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montana (UM) here, has resigned to accept the position of academic vice-president at the University of Idaho (UI), Moscow, according to UM President Robert T Pantzer

Dr Coonrod, 48, assumes his new duties July 1, succeeding Dr H Walter Steffens, who became Idaho’s first academic vice-president in 1961 Dr Steffens retires June 30 at 65, after 40 years service to the Idaho institution Dr Coonrod has been arts-and-sciences dean at UM since 1960

Dr Coonrod's appointment was made by UI President Ernest W Hartung following approval

of Dr Coonrod's appointment by the Idaho Board of Regents at its meeting in Pocatello, Idaho, this week

Concerning Dr Coonrod’s accomplishments while at UM, Pres Pantzer said, "Dean Coonrod has contributed outstanding service in one of the most difficult and demanding positions at the University Under Dean Coonrod's fine leadership there has been unprecedented growth in both graduate and undergraduate programs of the College of Arts and Sciences We will miss his strength in administrative and academic affairs, but we recognize the move to Idaho is important to his professional future and we wish him every success in his new position."

Commenting on his forthcoming move to Idaho, Dr Coonrod said, "My nine years at the University of Montana have been fruitful for me professionally and rewarding for both my family and me I have had a particularly challenging role to play here under the superb leadership of President Pantzer, and the stimulation of a highly qualified faculty Though

I look forward to the professional challenge awaiting me, my family and I will miss the

U of M and the Missoula community."

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Before joining the UM faculty as arts-and-sciences dean in 1960, Dr Coonrod was

chairman of the Arizona State University Department of History His previous academic

experience also includes stints at Stanford University and at the U.S Military Academy, West Point

Dr Coonrod received his bachelor's degree in 1942 at Southwest Missouri State College

He holds two graduate degrees from Stanford, a master's which he received in 1947 and

doctorate awarded in 1950

In 1959-60 Dr Coonrod did postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan Center for Study of Higher Education He is one of four American educators awarded the 1959-60

Michigan Fellowships in College Administration

Dr Coonrod has been consultant in higher education for the North Central Association

of Colleges and Secondary Schools from 1959 to date, and during the same period has served

as accreditation examiner of the North Central Association and Northwest Association

Since 1966 Dr Coonrod has been president of the Western Montana Council, Boy Scouts

of America

During the Foreign Service Institute's Summer Seminar on the Near East in 1953, Dr Coonrod visited a number of nations including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Greece and Libya

Dr Coonrod has been listed in Who's Who in America since 1962 In 1959 he was one

of four "Great Teachers" Selected for Who's Who Among Students by students at Arizona

State University

Dr Coonrod is married to the former Virginia McGill of Bakersfield, Calif The

couple has three sons Dr Coonrod is a native of Warrensburg, Mo

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