George Platt, who joined the WSU faculty in 1969, died Friday, June 2, after a fall and brief illness. He was 86. At WSU, he held positions as the director of Planning and Institutional Research, associate professor of political science, associate professor of public administration, associate vice president of Planning and Institutional Research and director of Graduate Studies in Public Administration. He also was the Wichita State centennial coordinator. He became professor emeritus in 1997. Platt authored two books, contributed to eight others and wrote dozens of articles and professional research papers. The family invites George's friends and colleagues to participate with stories, photos and memories. Send contributions to liz.holderman@gmail.com. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5624 for more information.
