Thomas Cousar Stanton

Background

Stanton, Thomas Cousar was born on June 13, 1929 in Dillon County, South Carolina. Son of Hugh Cousar and Kate Margaret (Jones) Stanton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Maryland., 1960; Master of Science in Finance Management, George Washington University, 1966; Doctor Business Administration, George Washington University, 1974.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1952; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1967; retired, United States Army, 1972; vice president academic affairs, professor business administration, James Madison U., Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1974-1983; president, Francis Marion U., Florence, South Carolina., since 1983. Associate professor business administration James Madison U., Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1974-1976, head department, 1975-1976. Associate professor Teheran U., Iran, 1968-1970.

Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Thomas Cousar Stanton has been listed as a noteworthy University president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Pastor Zoar Baptist Church, Bristersburg, Virginia, 1970-1979. Board directors Pee Dee Heritage Center, since 1983. Member South Carolina.

Association Colleges Universities (president 1986-1987), Rotary.

Connections

Married Sara Louise Thomas, July 20, 1950. Children: Sara Kate, Thomas C. Junior.

Father:

Hugh Cousar Stanton

Mother:

Kate Margaret (Jones) Stanton

Spouse:

Sara Louise Thomas

child:

Thomas C. Junior Stanton

child:

Sara Kate Stanton