[1] United Church of Christ.
Father: William E. Roskens
Mother: Delores A. L. Beving
Wife: Lois Grace Lister (m. 22-Aug-1954, three daugters, one son)
Daughter: Elizabeth
Daughter: Barbara
Daughter: Brenda
Son: William
University: BA, University of Northern Iowa (1953)
University: MA, University of Northern Iowa (1955)
University: PhD, University of Iowa (1958)
Professor: Kent State University
Administrator: EVP, Kent State University
Administrator: President, University of Nebraska (1977-89)
Global Connections, Inc. President (1996-)
US Agency for International Development Administrator (1990-92)
Member of the Board of ConAgra (1992-)
Member of the Board of MFS Communications Company, Inc.
American Council on Education Past Chairman
Council on Foreign Relations
Order of DeMolay
Freemasonry Scottish Rite
National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society National President (1986-90)
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
Young Men's Christian Association Omaha
