Thomas Mayo Magoon (1922-2005)
Abstract
James M.O'Neil University of Connecticut Vivian S.Boyd University of Maryland Pioneer in the Development of University Counseling Centers in the United States The simplest and shortest ethical precept is to be served as little as possible and to serve others as much as possible. Leo Tolstoy Thomas Mayo Magoon was a provocative visionary, ardent supporter, and guiding light in counseling psychology for 40 years. Tom was one of the founding fathers of college-based counseling in the United States. His annual survey of counseling centers in the United States shaped how mental health services are delivered on nearly every college campus in America. Magoon was passionate about creating innovations that could help people help them- selves. He lived close to the pulse of his profession and, like many great leaders, was preoccupied with standards of excellence in service delivery that improved people's lives. Magoon strongly believed that isolating key metrics of account- ability was the hallmark of professional and public service. He was a cherished mentor to scores of students and professionals who he personally touched. His ability to cultivate an individual's full potential epitomizes the basic premises of counseling psychology. Tom became an exemplary role model for future