Professor Ira Iscoe was born on February 1, 1921 in New York City. Educated at Sir George Williams College, he received his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of California at Los Angeles. Iscoe joined the University of Texas Psychology faculty in 1951 and was instrumental in developing the Clinical Training Psychology Program and its accreditation by the American Psychology Association. While at UT, he served on numerous committees, including the committee appointed by Governor John B. Connally to investigate the Charles Whitman catastrophe and the UT Sutherland Committee of 1966-67, which made broad recommendations concerning counseling throughout the University of Texas System. Iscoe received several awards for his work in psychology and mental health, was active as a pro bono consultant to a number of community and state agencies, and served as a mentor to younger faculty.
From the guide to the Ira Iscoe Papers 94-047; 2001-139; 2003-141; 2011-143., 1966-1984, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)
