29 Facts About Adam Herbert

Adam Herbert served as president of the University of North Florida from 1989 to 1998, as chancellor of the State University System of Florida from 1998 to 2001, and as president of Indiana University from 2003 to 2007.

Adam Herbert was the first African-American to hold the latter two positions.

Adam Herbert announced his retirement from Indiana University in 2007, and was succeeded by Michael McRobbie.

Adam Herbert's mother was a teacher and librarian and a strong influence on him.

Adam Herbert earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.

Adam Herbert held academic appointments in political science and public administration at the University of North Florida; Florida International University, where he was dean of the School of Public Affairs and Services and vice president for academic affairs; the University of Southern California; Howard University; and the University of Pittsburgh.

Adam Herbert is a member of the National Academy of Public Administration and has served two terms as a member of its board of trustees.

Adam Herbert's research focuses on the politics of higher education and on the policy, political and administrative challenges of enhancing public education from pre-kindergarten through higher education, with particular emphasis on issues that impact low income and minority communities.

Adam Herbert served as special assistant to the US Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.

Adam Herbert served as president of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

Adam Herbert is a member of the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics and chaired the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II Presidents Council.

Adam Herbert was chair of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in 1993.

Adam Herbert has served as a Florida Commissioner on the Education Commission of States and is a member of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission.

Adam Herbert served as Regents Professor at the University of North Florida and founding executive director of the influential Florida Center for Public Policy and Leadership.

Adam Herbert served as president of the university from 1989 to 1998.

From 1998 to 2000, Adam Herbert was the sixth chancellor of the State University System of Florida, the second-largest university system in America.

UNF experienced unprecedented growth under Dr Adam Herbert's leadership, exceeding the 10,000-student level in 1995.

Adam Herbert fostered community partnerships resulting in a significant increase in private funding to supplement state appropriations.

Adam Herbert was special assistant to the US Undersecretary of Housing and Urban Development and director of research for the Joint Center for Political Studies in Washington, DC.

In 2003, Dr Adam Herbert was selected as the 16th president of Indiana University, leading the eight-campus system until 2007.

When Dr Adam Herbert retired, he and his wife Karen returned to Jacksonville.

Adam Herbert was recognized for his vision in building a facility that has done double-duty serving the community and the university.

Adam Herbert returned to UNF in 2000 to become the founding executive director of The Florida Center for Public Policy and Leadership Now, retired and living in Jacksonville, he is a frequent visitor for lectures and special events at the center.

January 1998: Adam Herbert becomes chancellor of Florida's State University System.

On June 6,2003, Adam Herbert was selected to be IU's 17th president, his term began on August 1,2003.

Adam Herbert oversaw the development of the Indiana Life Sciences Initiative, designed to establish IU as one of the nation's leading centers of life sciences research and Indiana as a leader in the life sciences industry.

Adam Herbert helped each of IU's eight campuses become more market smart and mission centered by launching the Mission Differentiation initiative and enhanced IU's relationships with Indiana's community colleges.

Adam Herbert undertook the university's first major administrative restructuring in 30 years, expanded IU's physical infrastructure through the construction or renovation of more than 3,000,000 square feet of university facilities, and significantly strengthened the university's athletics programs.

Adam Herbert enthusiastically promoted diversity in IU's faculty, staff and student body, challenging each IU campus to develop concrete diversity goals.