Background
Stark, Thomas Francis was born on March 18, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Bernard Francis and Emma (Harris) Stark.
Stark, Thomas Francis was born on March 18, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Bernard Francis and Emma (Harris) Stark.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1957. Master of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1966.
Postdoctoral in educational management, Harvard University, 1985.
Superintendent schools City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 1966-1969. Associate professor University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1969-1974. Superintendent schools Mankato (Minnesota) Public Schools, 1974-1980.
Vice president fiscal affairs Mankato State University, 1980-1983. President Winona (Minnesota) State University, 1983-1988. Advisory board institute educational management Harvard University, since 1985.
Board directors Foundation for Minnesota Progress, 1969-1974, United Way, Mankato and Winona. Member American State Colleges and Universities Association, Winona C. of Chamber (board directors), Phi Delta Kappa Lodges: Kiwanis (board directors Grand Rapids, Mankato and Winona chapters since 1962).
Married Judith Olsen, July 26, 1958. Children: Bradley, Kathryn, Cynthia.