Stanley Gene Rives

Background

Rives, Stanley Gene was born on September 27, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of James A. and Frances (Bunker) Rives.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1952; Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1963; Doctor of Education (honorary), Lincoln College, 1998.

Career

Instructor, W. Virginia U., 1955-1956; instructor, Northwestern University, 1956-1958; professor, Illinois State University, Normal, 1958-1980; American Council on Education Fellows Program, Illinois State University, Normal, 1969-1970; associate dean faculties, Illinois State University, Normal, 1970-1972; dean undergraduate instruction, Illinois State University, Normal, 1972-1980; associate provost, Illinois State University, Normal, 1976-1980; acting provost, Illinois State University, Normal, 1979-1980; provost, vice president academic affairs, professor, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1981-1983; president, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1983-1992; president emeritus, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1992. Visiting professor U. Hawaii, 1963-1964.

Achievements

• Stanley Gene Rives has been listed as a noteworthy University president emeritus by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Illinois State Universities Retirement System, since 1992, treasurer, since 1995, Eastern Illinois University Foundation, 1993-1998, also president, 1996-1998, East Control Illinois Development Corporation, 1983-1992, Charleston Area Economics Development Foundation, 1986-1992, Coles Together, 1988-1992. Member president commission National Collegiate Athletic Association, 1986-1991. Trustee National Debate Tournament, 1967-1975.

With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Association State Colleges Universities, Illinois State Chamber of C. (board directors 1990-1992), Charleston Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1985-1988), Theta Alpha Phi, Phi Kappa Delta, Pu Gamma Museum.

Connections

Married Sandra Lou Belt, December 28, 1957. Children: Jacqueline Ann, Joseph Alan.

Father:

James A. Rives

Mother:

Frances (Bunker) Rives

Spouse:

Sandra Lou Belt

child:

Jacqueline Ann Rives

child:

Joseph Alan Rives