Background
Parsons, Thomas Samuel was born on March 24, 1924 in Niles, Michigan, United States. Son of Cecil Bernard and Dorothy May (Elder) Parsons.
Parsons, Thomas Samuel was born on March 24, 1924 in Niles, Michigan, United States. Son of Cecil Bernard and Dorothy May (Elder) Parsons.
AB, University of Michigan, 1950; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1952; Primary Health Centre, University of Michigan, 1962.
Research director, Charles S. Mott Foundation, Flint, Michigan, 1952-1963; lecturer, research associate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1953-1963; research director, Joint Youth Development Commission, Chicago, 1963-1964; owner, consultant, Community Education Associations, Park Forest, Illinois, 1964-1967; associate dean Public Services, director Center Community Development, California State University, Humboldt, 1967-1987; director emeritus, California State University, Humboldt, since 1987.
Board directors American Lung Association California, Oakland, 1985-1987, president 1982-1983. President United Way of Humboldt, Eureka, California, 1983-1984. Served to staff sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member American Sociological Association, American Psychological Association, International Society Political Psychology, National University Continuing Education Association (chairman community development division 1979-1980, Innovation in Community Development award 1980, Special Program award 1983, Philip E. Frandson award 1986), 8th Air Force History Society (life), 2d Air Division Association, Phi Delta Kappa (life), Phi Kappa Phi (life).
Married Sara Bedell Perry, December 18, 1968. Children: Timothy Dion, Pamela Lynn.