Adam Herbert

Adam Herbert
Herbert in 2005
17th President of Indiana University
In office
2003–2007
Preceded byMyles Brand
Succeeded byMichael McRobbie
6th Chancellor of the State University System of Florida
In office
1998–2001
Preceded byCharles B. Reed
Succeeded byJudy Hample
3rd President of University of North Florida
In office
1989–1998
Preceded byCurtis L. McCray
Succeeded byAnne H. Hopkins
Personal details
Born (1943-12-01) December 1, 1943 (age 80)
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Alma materUSC
University of Pittsburgh
ProfessionAcademic Administrator
Academic background
ThesisMunicipal charter reform: The Los Angeles experience from a minority group perspective (1971)
Doctoral advisorJoseph A. James
Other advisorsDavid Mars
Academic work
DisciplinePublic administration
Sub-disciplineUrban planning
Institutions

Adam William Herbert, Jr. (born December 1, 1943)[1] is an American retired academic administrator. He 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. He was the first African-American to hold the latter two positions. He announced his retirement from Indiana University in 2007, and was succeeded by Michael McRobbie.[2]

  1. ^ Herbert, Adam (June 7, 2003). "Behind the Man". Indiana Daily Student. 136.
  2. ^ "IU provost to succeed Herbert", Indystar.com, February 28, 2007.