Richard van der ross biography sample

          This paper examines the life writing of two well-known South African teachers, Richard Dudley (–) and Richard van der Ross (b.

        1. This paper examines the life writing of two well-known South African teachers, Richard Dudley (–) and Richard van der Ross (b.
        2. Moreover, Alan Wieder‟s biography of Dudley, Teacher and Comrade.
        3. Richard Ernest “Dick” van der Ross was born on 17 November in Plumstead, Cape Town to parents who were both teachers.
        4. Dr Richard van der Ross tells us of a life lived in troubled times, in which his decisions took him into public life in a turbulent society, a life of.
        5. Keywords: Richard van der Ross, Anti-apartheid.

          6. Richard Ernest “Dick” van der Ross was born on 17 November in Plumstead, Cape Town to parents who were both teachers.!

          Prof Richard van der Ross passes away Reflections on an extraordinary life

          Prof Richard van der Ross passes away: Reflections on an extraordinary life

          Dear Campus Community,

          It is with great sadness that I must announce that our former Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard van der Ross - affectionately known as Dickie - passed away at his home on the morning of 13 December.
           

          A writer, activist and educator, Prof van der Ross is a man whose contributions to South Africa - and especially to South African higher education - cannot be overstated.

          Change in UWC’s character began with the appointment of Prof van der Ross as Rector in 1975.

          In 1978 the University Council rejected the ideological basis upon which the University had been founded, providing the basis for the development of a university-wide partnership of staff and students, which gradually (and at times painfully) found its form.

          Prof van der Ross oversaw UWC’s transition from being a Colleg