Charles A. Peterson Memorial Scholarship
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Overview
Charles A. Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Geographic Scope: Victor Valley College students
Program Overview
The Charles A. Peterson Endowment was established to honor the life of Charles A. Peterson, a well-regarded VVC administrator. Peterson was born September 5, 1938 in Amery, Wisconsin, and died on November 10, 2001 in an automobile accident in Victorville.- Service to VVC: 1975-1996 (21 years)
- Education: - BS in Forest Management, Montana State University - MS in Forest Management, Montana State University - PhD in Forest Management, Oregon State University
- Career at VVC: - Associate Dean of Instruction for Occupational Education - Eventually became Executive Vice President - Retired in 1996 as Vice President of Future Development and Technology
- Post-Retirement Activities: - Wrote grants to help St. Mary Medical Center - Drove a van to help people overcome transportation barriers to healthcare - Part of Future Search organization dedicated to improving local healthcare - Enjoyed photographing Native American petroglyphs and pictographs
About Charles A. Peterson
- For detailed student eligibility requirements, contact VVC Foundation or visit scholarship listing
Eligibility
- Phone: 760-245-4271 ext. 2522
- Website: www.vvcfoundation.com
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