Background
Thobe, Urban Albert was born on December 7, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Urban Charles and Mary Carmel (Weckesser) Thobe.
community college administrator
Thobe, Urban Albert was born on December 7, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Urban Charles and Mary Carmel (Weckesser) Thobe.
Bachelor, St. Joseph's College, Rennsalear, Indiana, 1958; Master of Arts, U. Notre Dame, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Notre Dame, 1967.
Assistant professor, chairman philosophy department, Lewis U., Romeoville, Illinois, 1965-1970; associate dean division humanities, fine arts and special services, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, 1970-1979; dean division humanities, math and technical, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois, since 1979.
Treasurer Des Plaines Arts Council, 1990-1992. Member National Council Instructional Adminstrs. (secretary 1984-1985, vice president 1985-1986), American Association of Community, Technology and Junior Colls.
Married Anne Marie Beasley, November 6, 1940. Children: Matthew C., Sara R., Kevin M.