8:40 a.m., Feb. 7, 2003--The University announced today the impending retirement of State Geologist and Prof. Robert R. Jordan.
Since May 15, 1958, Prof. Jordan has served the University for almost 45 years with worldwide distinction on the faculty, currently holding positions in the Department of Geology and the College of Marine Studies. For 34 years, since 1969, under numerous Delaware governors, he also has been the state geologist and director of the Delaware Geological Survey, with offices and staff located at the University.
As state geologist, with a budget exceeding $2 million per year appropriated by the General Assembly, by law he has evaluated all activities related to oil, gas and geothermal energy exploration or development on land or water within the state, and he has had responsibility for matters relating to water quality, geologic hazards, seismicity and cartographic information.
The Delaware Geological Survey, for which Prof. Jordan also has been responsible, investigates the geologic structure of the state and explores its minerals, rock materials, water and Earth resources that may be of importance to the economic development of the state.
“It has been a wonderful ride, and I am proud to have had the opportunity to serve the citizens of our state and teach our students,” Prof. Jordan said. “I want to thank the many Delaware governors I have served under and all those in the General Assembly who always supported my efforts.”
“The University extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jordan for his contributions to the University and our state. Dr. Jordan has served with distinction as a full professor and senior faculty member of our Department of Geology and the College of Marine Studies and as director of the Delaware Geological Survey. The University wishes him the best of success as he enters a new chapter of his life,” Provost Daniel Rich said.
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