Thomas Joseph Risch

Background

Risch, Thomas Joseph was born on March 1, 1939 in St. Louis. Son of Arthur Frederick and Edna Marie (Reilly) Risch.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Quincy College, 1961. Master of Science, Illinois State University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana State University, 1969.

Career

Resident hall director Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1964—1967. Dean men Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1969—1973. Dean students Allegheny College, Meadville, 1973—1978.

Dean student services Southeast Missouri State University,, Cape Girardeau, 1978—1983, vice president student services, since 1983. Board directors St. Francis Mental Health Center, Cape Girardeau, since 1984.

Achievements

• Thomas Joseph Risch has been listed as a noteworthy director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Membership vice president Boy Scouts American, Cape Girardeau, 1983—1985. Coordinator National Games United States Association Blind Athletes, since 1984. Active Governor's Task Force Ridesharing.

Member of Missouri College Personnel Association, American College Personnel Association, National Association Student Personnel Administrators, American Association Higher Education, Lions.

Interests

• Tennis.

Connections

Married Constance Mae Townsend, July 4, 1964. Children: Michael, Laura.

Father:

Arthur Frederick Risch

Mother:

Edna Marie (Reilly) Risch

Spouse:

Constance Mae Townsend

child:

Michael Risch

child:

Laura Risch