J. Michael Adams
J. Michael Adams (October 22, 1996 – June 21, 2012) was the president of Fairleigh Dickinson University and the president of the International Association of University Presidents.[1][2][3][4]
Biography
Adams received a
He started his academic career at the
Among his innovations at Fairleigh Dickinson University was in 2001 the inauguration of PublicMind, an independent survey research group which quickly gained a national reputation;[5] launching the United Nations Pathways program, which brings members of the diplomatic corps to campus for interaction with students; helped the institution gain nongovernmental organization (NGO) status at the United Nations; making Fairleigh Dickinson University the first university in the world to earn "Special Consultative Status" with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In addition, Dr. Adams spearheaded numerous innovative offerings including the Spanish-to-English degree program Puerta al Futuro, community college partnerships, as well as a national model support program for veterans.
He was a member of the
Adams died on June 21, 2012, of leukemia.[6]
Bibliography
- Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation (co-authored with Angelo Carfagna, 2006)
- Printing Technology, 5th Edition (co-authored with Penny Ann Dolan, 2001)
- Printing Technology, 4th Edition (co-authored with David D. Faux and Lloyd J. Rieber, 1993)
- Printing Technology, 3rd Edition (co-authored with David D. Faux and Lloyd J. Rieber, 1988)
- Printing Technology, 2nd Edition (co-authored with David D. Faux, 1983)
- Printing Technology (co-authored with David D. Faux, 1978)
- Career Change: A Planning Book (1983)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Fairleigh Dickinson University biography
- ^ International Association of University Presidents announcement
- ^ a b c d United Nations University biography Archived 2011-04-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e World Innovation Summit for Education biography Archived June 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Inside FDU, "PublicMind Wrap Up," Dec. 2005/Jan. 2006. Retrieved 9.13.11.
- ^ "J. Michael Adams University president, 64". philly.com. June 23, 2012.