Maurice Eugene Dance

Background

Dance, Maurice Eugene was born on January 14, 1923 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of Alvin Cecil and Jennie (Brown) Dance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Washington, 1947; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1953.

Career

Assistant professor economics, Los Angeles State College, 1950-1956; with, San Fernando Valley State College, Northridge, California, 1956-1969; professor economics, San Fernando Valley State College, 1956-1969; department chairman, San Fernando Valley State College, 1956-1964; assistant to vice president for academic affairs, San Fernando Valley State College, 1964-1965; dean, School of Letters and Sciences, 1965-1969; provost, vice president academic affairs, California State University, Hayward, 1969-1991; provost emeritus, California State University, Hayward, since 1991. Economics consultant.

Achievements

• Maurice Eugene Dance has been listed as a noteworthy College administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Margaret Thorstenson, March 25, 1944. (deceased April 1964). Children— Muriel, Maurice, Marcia, Mark, Michelle, Michael, Myles.

Married Anita Ruth Bell, April 10, 1965. Children— Jennifer, Kristina.

Father:

Alvin Cecil Dance

Mother:

Jennie (Brown) Dance

Spouse:

Anita Ruth Bell

Spouse:

Margaret Thorstenson

child:

Myles Dance

child:

Mark Dance

child:

Muriel Dance

child:

Michael Dance

child:

Marcia Dance

child:

Maurice Dance

child:

Jennifer Dance

child:

Kristina Dance

child:

Michelle Dance