James Tipton Thompson

Background

Thompson, James Tipton was born on April 23, 1941 in Murray, Kentucky, United States. Son of James E. and Larue Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Murray State University, 1963. Master of Sciences, University Kentucky,1964, Doctor of Philosophy, 1966. Association professor Illinois State University, Normal, 1966-1975.

Headdept. agriculture Murray State University, 1975-1979.

Dean School Agriculture, West Texas State University., Canyon, 1979-1986. Dean school of agriculture and allied health technical State University of New York College Technology, Alfred, 1987-1994.

President Cogswell Polytech. College, Sunnyvale, California, 1994.

Career

Dean School Agriculture, West Texas Dean school of agriculture; president Cogswell Polytech.

Achievements

• James Tipton Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy university educator, animal nutritionist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Agriculture Consortium Texas (president, vice president 1979-1980), Water, Incorporated., American Association Schools and Colleges Agriculture and Renewable Resources, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Gamma Rho.

Interests

• Camping, hunting, stained glass.

Connections

Married Patricia King, June 8, 1963. Children: Lora, Heather.

Father:

James East. Thompson

Mother:

Larue Thompson

Spouse:

Patricia King

child:

Heather Thompson

child:

Lora Thompson