J. Michael Adams
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J. Michael Adams is the President of Fairleigh Dickinson University
and the President-Elect of the International Association of University Presidents
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from Illinois State University
in 1969, a Master of Science
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
in 1972, and a PhD from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
in 1976. He also received a degree in Institute for Educational Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education
in 1997.
He started his academic career at the State University of New York at Oswego
, where he became full professor and Dean of the Alumni College. He was also a Congressional Fellow for Representative Carl C. Perkins
. He then served as Dean of the Nesbitt College of Design Arts at Drexel University
for fifteen years. He also worked for RR Donnelley and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
. He became the President of Fairleigh Dickinson University
on July 1st, 1999. Among his innovations at Fairleigh Dickinson University was in 2001 the inauguration of PublicMind, a independent survey research group which quickly gained a national reputation.
He is a member of the Danforth Foundation
, the Soderstrom Society of Fellows, and the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. He received an honorary PhD from Kyungnam University
in South Korea
in 2006. He is a member of the Governing Council of the United Nations University
, Steering Committee of the World Bank
's Researchers Alliance for Development and the Editorial Advisory Board for International Educator, the flagship bimonthly magazine of NAFSA: Association of International Educators
.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university founded as a junior college in 1942. It now has several campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom.-Description:...
and the President-Elect of the International Association of University Presidents
International Association of University Presidents
The International Association of University Presidents is an association of university chief executives from higher education institutions around the world...
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Biography
He received a Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University , founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois; it is located in the town of Normal. ISU is considered a "national university" that grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research; it is also recognized as one of the top ten largest...
in 1969, a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
in 1972, and a PhD from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public research university located in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1869, SIUC is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system...
in 1976. He also received a degree in Institute for Educational Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
The Harvard Graduate School of Education is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University, and is one of the top schools of education in the United States. It was founded in 1920, the same year it invented the Ed.D...
in 1997.
He started his academic career at the State University of New York at Oswego
State University of New York at Oswego
State University of New York at Oswego, also known as SUNY Oswego and Oswego State, is a public university in the City of Oswego and Town of Oswego, New York, on the shore of Lake Ontario...
, where he became full professor and Dean of the Alumni College. He was also a Congressional Fellow for Representative Carl C. Perkins
Carl C. Perkins
Carl Christopher "Chris" Perkins , son of Carl D. Perkins, is a U.S. lawyer and politician who was United States Representative from the 7th district of Kentucky from 1984 to 1993. Perkins served as a Democrat.-Biography:...
. He then served as Dean of the Nesbitt College of Design Arts at Drexel University
Drexel University
Drexel University is a private research university with the main campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. Drexel offers 70 full-time undergraduate programs and accelerated degrees...
for fifteen years. He also worked for RR Donnelley and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 38th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was undertaken in 1979 and...
. He became the President of Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university founded as a junior college in 1942. It now has several campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom.-Description:...
on July 1st, 1999. Among his innovations at Fairleigh Dickinson University was in 2001 the inauguration of PublicMind, a independent survey research group which quickly gained a national reputation.
He is a member of the Danforth Foundation
Danforth Foundation
Danforth Foundation is one of the largest private non-for profit foundations in the St. Louis Metropolitan region. The foundation has 1.5 billion USD in assets as of 2003. Established in 1927 by Ralston Purina founder William H. Danforth and his wife, the Danforth Foundation grants funds...
, the Soderstrom Society of Fellows, and the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. He received an honorary PhD from Kyungnam University
Kyungnam University
Kyungnam University is a private university located in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, South Gyeongsang or Gyeongnam province for which the school is named in Southeastern South Korea. Kyungnam University alumni are widely considered to be the most powerful group in Gyeongsangnam-do...
in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
in 2006. He is a member of the Governing Council of the United Nations University
United Nations University
The United Nations University is an academic arm of the United Nations established in 1973, which serves purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The UNU undertakes research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of...
, Steering Committee of the World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
's Researchers Alliance for Development and the Editorial Advisory Board for International Educator, the flagship bimonthly magazine of NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a non-profit professional organization for professionals in all areas of international education including education abroad advising and administration, international student advising, campus internationalization, admissions, outreach, overseas...
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