Stewart, Richard A., 1957-
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1957-
Biographical Information
Richard A. Stewart was born in Chester, Pennsylvania in the mid-1930s. He earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Economics from Purdue in 1959 and served in the Army. Upon completion of service, Stewart returned to Purdue and completed a master's degree in Industrial Relations. During his career at Purdue he served as the director of the University Placement Office with the Center for Career Opportunities.
Citation
MSO 1, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program collection, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Fifty Years of Placement Services at Purdue University report
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 66, Placement: 10
Identifier: MSP 297
Scope and Contents
The Fifty Years of Placement Services at Purdue University report document the developments of career placement services at Purdue University from 1921 to 1971. Within the report, includes details of the types of assessments administereed, the economic climate, and how it influenced graduates with securing a job. Within a given time frame, the papers discuss the percentage of graduates known to be employed. Salaries, recruiting activity, and new developments within the office are outlined.
Dates:
July 10, 1972