Background
Davis, Thomas Austin was born on May 31, 1934 in Belgian Congo.
Davis, Thomas Austin was born on May 31, 1934 in Belgian Congo.
Bachelor in Mathematics, Denison University, 1956. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, 1963.
Member faculty DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1963-1973, associate professor mathematics, 1967-1973, director National Science Foundation Cosip program, 1971-1972. Assistant to provost for resource planning Princeton University, 1971-1972. Academy administration intern American Council Education, Princeton, 1971-1972.
Acting president University Puget Sound, Tacoma, 1979, professor math, dean university, since 1973.
Member administrative board United Methodist Church, Greencastle, 1970. Member steering committee Tacoma Area Council Giftedness, 1980-1983. Trustee Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, since 1980.
Member Mathematics Association American, American Society Values in Higher Education, Association Academy Deans, Phi Beta Kappa (past chapter secretary), Phi Kappa Phi Lodges: Rotary.
Son of William Ellsworth and Newell (Trimble) D. (parents American citizens). Married Patricia Denham, March 31, 1959. Children: Nancy, Timothy.