Background
II, William Arthur Hayes was born on May 8, 1950 in Tulsa. Son of William Arthur and Mary Geraldine (Stebbins) H.
II, William Arthur Hayes was born on May 8, 1950 in Tulsa. Son of William Arthur and Mary Geraldine (Stebbins) H.
Bachelor of Science, U. Tulsa, 1972; Master of Science, U. Tulsa, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1976.
Instructor science, Murray State College, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, 1975-1982; chairman science and mathematics, Conception (Missouri) Seminary College, 1983-1986; assistant professor biology, Western New Mexico U., Silver City, 1986-1988; associate professor biology, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi, 1988-1991; professor biology, Delta State University, Cleveland, since 1991. Adjunct Professor psychology Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, 1986. Director Center Creative and Critical Thinking, since 1991.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Biological Science, American Behavioral Society, International Assn.Astacologists, Southeastern Regional Faculty and Instrnl. Development Consortium (treasurer 1995-1998, chair since 1998), Mississippi Academy Science, National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking, Southwestern Association Naturalists, Mississippi Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking.
Married Carolyn Sue Mangrum, June 1, 1970 (divorced 1981). 1 child, William Arthur III. Married Carol Ann Lazenby, March 30, 1985.