Gary Thomas (1938 – January 1, 2008) was the ''

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'' of the University of Missouri–Rolla (now known as

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(S&T)) from 2000 to 2005.

Career

Thomas was the '' Provost'' and ''Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs'' of

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(NJIT) in

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