Jack Thomas (academic)
Jack Thomas | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of Western Illinois University | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin Goldfarb |
| Succeeded by | Martin Abraham (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Linda |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Alabama A&M University (BA) Virginia State University (MEd) Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PhD) |
Jack Thomas is an American academic administrator who served as the 11th President of Western Illinois University. He was named to the position January 18, 2011, and took office July 1, succeeding Alvin Goldfarb.[1]
Education[edit]
Thomas earned a B.A. in English from Alabama A&M University in 1983, a M.Ed. in English Education from Virginia State University in 1984, and a Ph.D. in English Literature and Criticism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1990.
Career[edit]
Prior to his appointment as president of Western Illinois University, Thomas held the post of provost and academic vice president at WIU, beginning in 2008.[2] Before joining WIU, he held the positions of senior vice provost for academic affairs and interim dean at Middle Tennessee State University, as well as academic posts at University of Maryland Eastern Shore and South Carolina State University.[3]
On June 14, 2019, he announced that he would be resigning from his position as president, effective June 30. Upon Thomas's resignation, incoming provost Martin Abraham succeeded him as the university's acting president while the Board of Trustees conducted a national search for a new president.[4]
In November 2022, it was announced that Central State University had hired outside counsel to investigate allegations made by five women Thomas created a “toxic work culture” that has included discrimination, slander, demotions and fear of retaliation.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Thomas and his wife, Linda, have two sons, Patrick and Darius.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Jack Thomas: 11th President of WIU". Western Illinois University. January 18, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ "President Jack Thomas". Western Illinois University. 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ Thomas, Jack (2011). "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). Western Illinois University. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ "Jack Thomas Resigns As Western Illinois University President". Illinois Public Media. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
- ^ "Central State investigating claims accusing President Thomas of creating 'toxic work culture'". WHIO TV 7. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
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