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Sharron E. Doerner Papers, 1962 to 1998

UM-101

Size: 1 linear foot

Provenance: Dept. of Political Science and Public Administration, 6/1/1999

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Historical/Biographical Sketch

Sharron E. Doerner Jr., a faculty member of The Department of Political Science, University of Toledo, was born on December 26, 1930 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A graduate of Oklahoma University, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1958 and his Master’s Degree in the History of Political Thought in 1960. While at Oklahoma University, he served as a graduate assistant and an instructor. He worked as a teaching associate at Indiana University from 1959-1962 while also serving as a Peace Corps lecturer.Professor Doerner also served in the United States Naval Reserve, Air Force, and Air Force Reserve. He taught at the Tinker Air Force Base noncommissioned officers academy in Oklahoma.

He came to the University of Toledo as an instructor in 1962. His many accomplishments as a teacher and administrator led to his promotion to the rank of assistant professor in 1970, to the rank of associate professor in 1974, and finally to the rank of professor in 1986. The winner of an Outstanding Teacher’s Award in 1970, he has served not only at UT but also as a lecturer at Bowling Green Labor Education Research Center and The Ohio State University.
Professor Doerner’s leadership qualities led fellow members of the faculty to call upon him to serve in important administrative positions. He served as the director of the Integrated Program from 1968 to 1970. From 1975 to 1984, he was elected for three terms as Chairman of the Department of Political Science. Doerner was respected and trusted by all members of the faculty and this reflected in his election to some of the crucial positions. He served on the Fiscal Resources and Planning Board for three years, and was elected to serve on The Faculty Conference Committee five times, twice as Chairman. Also, he was a member of various other organizations, such as the General Education Integrated Program Committee, the Faculty Leadership Council, the University Scholarship Committee, and the Arts and Science Council. His membership in departmental committees included the Faculty Recruitment Committee, the Scheduling Committee, and the Curriculum Committee.

During his time at UT, he was also a member of the board of managers at the YMCA, served as a pre-law adviser for the UT Student Government, as well as the Young Democrats, Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

Professor Doerner was believed to have taught about 10,000 students during his 33 year UT career. In recognition of those 33 years dedication to the University of Toledo, he was awarded the Emeritus Citation and elevated to the rank of Professor Emeritus.

Sharron E. Doerner dies of a heart attack in January, 1996 at the Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Florida at the age of 65. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Reisler and daughters, Pamela Parquette, Susan Doerner, and Jennifer Hastings. A scholarship has been dedicated to his name.

Scope and Content Note

The Sharron E. Doerner Papers are arranged in two series and spans the years 1962 to the 1990s. The first series is titled “Class Materials” and includes class notes, lecture notes, and tests and papers from his courses. The second series is titled “Professional Papers” and consists of files related to other aspects of his career as a faculty member including research interests, various organizations he was a member of, and correspondence with various people.

 
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