Background
Toland, William Gipsy was born on November 12, 1922 in D'Lo, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Otis and Quinnie (Grubbs) Toland.
educator philosopher dean emeritus
Toland, William Gipsy was born on November 12, 1922 in D'Lo, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Otis and Quinnie (Grubbs) Toland.
Bachelor, Millsaps College, 1947. Master of Arts, University Mississippi, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1967.
Certificate management development, Harvard University, 1973.
Athletic director, coach, social studies instructor Anding Central High School, Bentonia, Mississippi, 1947-1948. Successively assistant professor, associate professor, professor philosophy Baylor University, since 1957, associate dean graduate school, 1968-1969, dean Graduate School, 1969-1979, dean College Arts and Sciences, 1979-1987, dean emeritus College of Arts and Sciences, since 1987. Assistant professor philosophy University Maryland, 1955-1956.
President Association Texas Graduate Schools, 1974-1975.
Training officer consultant Peace Corps, 1962-1964, 66. Member executive board Southwest Alliance for Latin American, 1966-1970. Assistant professor air science in political geography Baylor University, 1951-1955.
Member Waco Model Cities Commission, 1968-1969. Board directors Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation, 1968-1970. Member executive board Inner City Ministry, 1975-1977.
Member Texas Rangers Commemorative Commission, 1971-1976, Texas Committee on Humanities. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1957.
Member American, Southwestern philosophical associations, Southern Society Philosophy and Psychology, American Association of University Professors (president Baylor University chapter 1963-1964), Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Sigma Tau, Kappa Alpha, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Eveline Bush, October 31, 1942. Children: Carole (Mistress Charles Tatum), Judith Eveline (Mistress Harry Houchens).