Lois Spier Gray

Background

Gray, Lois Spier was born on October 17, 1923 in St. Louis. Daughter of Charles and Mae (Imboden) Spier.

Education

Bachelor, Park College, 1943. Master of Arts, University Buffalo, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1965.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Park College, 1991.

Career

Economic analyst United States Mil Intelligence, Washington, 1944-1945. Field examiner National Labor Relations Board, Buffalo, 1945-1946. Director western district New York State School Industrial and Labor Relations Cornell University, 1947-1956, director metropolitan New York State School Industrial and Labor Relations, 1956-1976, professor New York State School Industrial and Labor Relations, since 1974, associate dean New York State School Industrial and Labor Relations, 1976-1988, Jean McKelvy-Alice Grant professor labor-management relations, since 1990.

Consultant educational institutions in the United States and abroad on curriculum design and evaluation. Chair New York State Apprenticeship and Training Council, 1975-2000.

Achievements

• Lois Spier Gray has been listed as a noteworthy labor relations educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Industrial Relations Research Association (national executive board 1980-1984), Labor History Association (Labor Education award 1985, Occupational Safety and Health Administration award 1988), University and College Labor Education Association (national president 1965-1967), New York Occupational Safety and Health Association, Americans for Democratic Action (Social Justice award 1979), Wagner Archives (board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: drama, literature.

Connections

Married Edward Franklin Gray (deceased July 1995).

Father:

Charles Spier

Mother:

Mae (Imboden) Spier

Spouse:

Edward Franklin Gray