Paul Dressel

Paul Leroy Dressel (November 29, 1910 – November 22, 1989) was an American educational psychologist. He was the founding director of the Counseling Center at Michigan State University, and the author of several books.

Early life Dressel was born on November 29, 1910. He graduated from Wittenberg University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1931. He earned a master's degree from Michigan State University in 1934, and a PhD from the University of Michigan in 1939.

Dressel founded MSU's Counseling Center for returning veterans of World War II, and he served as its director until 1981.

Personal life and death Dressel married Wilma Frances Sackett. They had three daughters. He died on November 22, 1989, at 78.