Dr. Durkee was raised in New York and received his Ph. D. from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1966. He worked several years in student affairs at the University of Hawaii and as Dean of Students at the University of West Florida before returning to USM. He has served as Dean of Students (1968-1976), Vice President for Student Affairs (1976-1993), and Vice President Emeriti.
From the description of An oral history with Dr. Peter E. Durkee, 1995 Jan. 18. c1997. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 45721887