Background
Thomas, Shailer was born on June 29, 1936 in Brooklyn. Son of Jesse Edward and Mary Elden (Mathews) Thomas.
Thomas, Shailer was born on June 29, 1936 in Brooklyn. Son of Jesse Edward and Mary Elden (Mathews) Thomas.
Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1958. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1964.
Assistant instructor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1962-1963; assistant project director College Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1963-1964; assistant professor sociology, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1964-1969; associate professor, Illinois State University, Normal, 1969-1973; research associate University Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1969; department chairman sociology, anthropology and social work, Illinois State University, Normal, 1969-1974; assistant dean university, Illinois State University, Normal, 1974-1976; assistant provost, director Summer School, Illinois State University, Normal, 1976-1981; professor, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1973; coordinator sociology program, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1985; member academic senate, Illinois State University, Normal, 1987-1988, 92-. Presenter in field.
Member American Association of University Professors (chapter president 1991-1993), Illinois Sociological Society (executive secretary 1973-1983, president 1972), North Center Sociological Society (vice president 1981-1982, executive committee 1968-1982).
Married Peggy Ann Deschaux, December 25, 1958 (divorced April 1982). Children: Frederick Shailer, Peter Mathews, Jonathan Deschaux. Married Sheralyn Sue Curry, December 29, 1984.