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Keith Anderson, long-time professor in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations (later became Teacher Education) and associate dean of graduate studies, died on December 20, 2012 at age 79.
Anderson’s career at Michigan State University’s College of Education spanned over 40 years. He taught both undergraduate and graduate students and held various administrative roles within the college.
Beginning as a student, Anderson completed a master’s degree in educational administration in 1963. He immediately stepped into faculty responsibilities as he pursued a PhD that was completed in 1965. In addition, Anderson served as leader among the faculty teaching courses in social-philosophical foundations of education to prospective teachers and graduate students. According to college faculty, Anderson was highly regarded by faculty and administrators for his understanding of faculty governance.
In addition, Anderson served as associate dean alongside then-Dean Judith Lanier. He retired in 1999.