Background
Thomas, William Gordon was born on June 5, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Ernest Leslie and Marian (Bowers) Thomas.
Thomas, William Gordon was born on June 5, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Ernest Leslie and Marian (Bowers) Thomas.
Student, Occidental College, 1950. Student, University California, Berkeley, 1952—1954. Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1956.
Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1957. Doctor of Education, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965.
Instructor speech and drama Immaculate Heart and Mount St. Marys Colleges, 1956-1957. Director cultural programs United States Forces in Europe, 1957-1959. Director public relations Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, 1959-1961.
College and university placement adviser University California, 1961-1962. Associate dean students, manager University California (Student and Alumni Placement Center), 1962-1967. Also instructor University California (University California Extension).
Dean students California State University, Northridge, 1967-1969. Dean educational career services University California, Los Angeles, 1969-1975. Also dean experimental educational programs.
Chancellor Johnston College University Redlands, 1975-1976. Dean Los Angeles Community Colleges, 1976-1982. Professor California State University, Dominguez Hills and Los Angeles, 1982-1990.
Professor English Los Angeles Trade Technology College, since 1982. Consultant management, 1982-1995.
President Northridge Western Boys Baseball Association. Board managers Young Men's Christian Association Served with United States Navy, 1950-1954. Commissioner San Clemente Parks and Recreation Department, since 1998.
Member American Association Higher Education, Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce (president, chief executive officer 1985-1987), Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Tau Omega. Clubs: Rotary.
Married Diane R. McCulloch, September 8, 1951. Children– Gregory, Mark, Scott, Christopher.