W. Robert Parks
William Robert Parks | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of Iowa State University | |
| In office 1965–1986 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Hilton |
| Succeeded by | Gordon P. Eaton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1915 |
| Died | July 13, 2003 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Berea College University of Kentucky University of Wisconsin–Madison |
William Robert Parks (October 13, 1915 – July 13, 2003) was the 11th president of Iowa State University, and the first social scientist to become president of the university.