DeFleur, Lois B., 1936-

found: Wikipedia, viewed May 21, 2024:Lois B. DeFleur (Lois B. DeFleur (born June 25, 1936) was president of Binghamton University from 1990 to 2010. She came to the university after being provost at the University of Missouri. Before that she had served as a sociology professor at Missouri State University and Washington State University. She has a doctorate in sociology from the University of Illinois. She studied juvenile delinquency in Latin America and has done extensive work in the fields of deviant behavior and occupational socialization.) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_B._DeFleur

found: Blackburn College (website), viewed may 21, 2024:Go Beyond What You Think is Possible (Her "need for speed" drove Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur '58 to obtain a pilot's license and purchase a plane; she was also driven to accept challenges, taking advantage of opportunities to manage and lead. Lois DeFleur credits Blackburn College with providing her a sense of direction and the opportunities to learn about and practice leadership, which ultimately led to becoming President at State University of New York at Binghamton. Blackburn professors mentored and motivated her to reach beyond what she thought of as her capabilities. Among her many accomplishments in higher education, Lois was the first woman to teach at the U.S. Air Force Academy when it opened its doors to women on the faculty. She was also the first woman to serve in significant administrative roles in higher education: Dean of Liberal Arts at Washington State University, Provost at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and President of the State University of New York at Binghamton from which she retired. She now faithfully serves on Blackburn College's Board of Trustees.) - https://blackburn.edu/success-stories/dr-lois-begitske-defleur/

found: Binghamton University (website), viewed May 21, 2024:Interview with Dr. Lois DeFleur (Dr. Lois DeFleur, native of Illinois, was the first female president at Binghamton University (1991-2010). She came to Binghamton after being provost at the University of Missouri. Before that DeFleur had served as a Sociology professor at Missouri State University and Washington State University. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Illinois.) - https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/items/show/1908