What is robert l. king?

Robert L. King is an American educator and former government official. He was born on September 23, 1942 in Albany, Georgia, USA. He received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Albany State College, and his Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia.

King has held several high-profile positions in government and education, including serving as the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education under President Bill Clinton. He was the first African American to hold this position in the Department's history.

Before joining the U.S. Department of Education, King served as the President of the Kentucky Council on Higher Education from 1989 to 1997. He also served as the Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) from 1999 to 2005.

In addition to his work in government and education, King has also been heavily involved in civil rights activism throughout his career. He has been a vocal advocate for social justice and education reform, and has worked closely with organizations such as the NAACP and the Southern Regional Education Board to promote equal access to education for all students.

Today, King is retired and living in Kentucky. He remains a prominent figure in the world of higher education and continues to advocate for education reform and equal access to education for all students.