Background
Thomas, Rance was born on August 18, 1932 in Vossbury, Mississippi, United States. Son of Television and Eva M. (Buxton) Thomas.
sociology and criminal justice educator
Thomas, Rance was born on August 18, 1932 in Vossbury, Mississippi, United States. Son of Television and Eva M. (Buxton) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1968. Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, St. Louis University, 1986.
Personnel supervisor, United States Air Force, 1950-1971; professor, coordinator, Lewis & Clark Community College, Godfrey, Illinois, since 1973.
Member faculty advisory committee Illinois Board Higher Education, since 1988, So Illinois University HAll of Fame, 2009, chairman sexual and racial harassment subcommittee, since 1990, Statewide Workforce Preparation Committee in Illinois, 1990. Member National Education Association (standing committee on higher education since 1989), American Association Retired Persons, Air Force Sgts. Association, National Council Higher Education (organizer, president minority caucus since 1987), Midwest Sociological Society, Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education, Higher Education Council (chairman Springfield, Illinois chapter since 1987), Illinois Education Association (board directors Springfield chapter since 1987), Illinois Illinois Sociological Association, Lewis and Clark Faculty Association (chief negotiator Godfrey chapter 1983—1991, president 1985—1991), Alumni Association Southern Illinois University (board directors), Alumni Association St. Louis University, Elish Lovejoy Memorial (president since 2002), North County Church Uniting Racial Harmony & Justice (co-founder & president since 1998), Mo Florissant Fine Arts Council (president since 2009).
Married Rosemary M. Thomas, May 1, 1961. Children: Paul A., John A.