William Dowling was on the faculty of Ohio State University in the College of Education. He served as chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Administration of the Subcommittee for Adult Students. He was also active in national organizations such as the Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE). His interests include adult basic education and vocational and technical education for adults.
From the guide to the William D. Dowling Papers, 1961-1980, 1965-1978, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)