In 1959 and 1960, Thompson assisted in planning both the structure and use of the Alumni Memorial Building and the development of the position of Student Activities Director to coordinate not only activities within the new building but also across the campus. Record group 5/5.39 contains information related to Thompson’s involvement with the Alumni Building and the position of Student Activities Director.

In 1961-1962 Thompson managed the Berea College Country Dancers on their Latin American tour in conjunction with the U.S. State Department and the American National Theatre Academy.  Correspondence related to Thompson’s management of the American National Theatre Academy can be found in record group 7.

In the early 1970’s Thompson served on the Conference Committee, screening requests and making arrangements for groups using the college facilities and overseeing summer school preparations on the campus.  Record group 6/6.1 contains information on the groups considered and/or hosted by Berea from the period 1972-1974.

Because of his expertise in foreign travel and education, Thompson’s guidance was sought in Berea’s involvement in training Peace Corps Volunteers (RG 10), in helping to establish Nyatsime University in Rhodesia (RG 13), and in a Community Development Project for Vietnam that took place on the campus of Pine Mountain Settlement School (RG 10).

Also: RG 4.06: Dean Kenneth Thompson Papers