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Adam Herbert
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Herbert in 2005
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| 17th President of Indiana University | |
| In office 2003–2007 |
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| Preceded by | Myles Brand |
| Succeeded by | Michael McRobbie |
| 6th Chancellor of the State University System of Florida | |
| In office 1998–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Charles B. Reed |
| Succeeded by | Judy Hample |
| 3rd President of University of North Florida | |
| In office 1989–1998 |
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| Preceded by | Curtis L. McCray |
| Succeeded by | Anne H. Hopkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1943 Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | USC University of Pittsburgh |
| Profession | Academic Administrator |
| Scientific career | |
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| Thesis | Municipal charter reform: The Los Angeles experience from a minority group perspective (1971) |
| Doctoral advisor | Joseph A. James |
| Other academic advisors | David Mars |
Adam William Herbert, Jr. (born December 1, 1943) is a retired American leader in education. He held important roles at several universities. He was the president of the University of North Florida from 1989 to 1998. Later, he became the chancellor of the State University System of Florida from 1998 to 2001. From 2003 to 2007, he served as president of Indiana University.
Mr. Herbert was the first African-American to hold the chancellor and Indiana University president positions. He retired from Indiana University in 2007.
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Early Life and Education
Adam Herbert was born on December 1, 1943, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He and his sister, Tamashia Buckner, were raised by their mother, Addie Hibler Herbert. His mother was a teacher and librarian. She had a big influence on him, and he called her his personal hero.
Herbert went to Manual Training High School. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1966. He also received a Master of Public Administration degree in 1968. Both degrees were from the University of Southern California. In 1971, he earned his Ph.D. in urban affairs and public administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Career in Education and Public Service
Adam Herbert started his career at the University of Southern California. He was a faculty member in public administration and urban affairs. In 1972, he became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He also taught at other universities. These included the University of North Florida and Florida International University.
He was also a dean and vice president at Florida International University. Herbert is a member of the National Academy of Public Administration. He has served on its board of trustees. His work focused on how politics affects education. He also studied ways to improve public education for everyone.
White House Fellow
In 1974, Herbert was chosen as one of 15 White House Fellows. This is a special program for young leaders. He worked as a special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. After that, he worked for the U.S. Undersecretary of Housing and Urban Development. He also directed research for the Joint Center for Political Studies in Washington, D.C.
Leadership in Florida
Herbert served as president of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. He was also involved with college sports. He was a member of the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. He chaired the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II Presidents Council.
He led the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in 1993. He also served as a Florida Commissioner on the Education Commission of States. He was a member of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission.
President of University of North Florida
From 1989 to 1998, Adam Herbert was the third president of the University of North Florida (UNF). Under his leadership, UNF grew a lot. The number of students went over 10,000 in 1995. He also helped the university get more private funding.
During his time at UNF, he helped bring a National Football League team to Jacksonville. He was also chairman of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Chancellor of Florida's University System
From 1998 to 2000, Herbert was the sixth chancellor of the State University System of Florida. This is one of the largest university systems in America. He worked to increase student enrollment and improve academic quality. He also expanded university campuses.
After his time as chancellor, he returned to UNF in 2000. He became the founding executive director of The Florida Center for Public Policy and Leadership. This center showed his strong interest in public service.
Key Moments in Florida
- 1989: Adam W. Herbert became the third president of the University of North Florida.
- 1993: UNF experienced growth, including the opening of the UNF arena. The College of Health also broke ground. UNF joined the NCAA Division II.
- 1997: Herbert led a commission to change the Duval County schools.
- January 1998: Herbert became chancellor of Florida's State University System.
- November 1998: Herbert led Governor Jeb Bush's election transition team.
- March 2001: He directed the Florida Center for Public Policy and Leadership Development at UNF.
Leading Indiana University
On June 6, 2003, Adam Herbert was chosen as the 17th president of Indiana University (IU). His term began on August 1, 2003. He led the university's eight campuses until 2007.
One of his main goals was to make each IU campus special. He wanted the main Bloomington campus to be more selective. It would focus on educating future professionals and researchers. The other campuses would focus on educating the workforce.
During his time, he helped bring over $1.7 billion to Indiana for research. He also started the Indiana Life Sciences Initiative. This aimed to make IU a top center for life sciences research. He improved IU's relationships with community colleges. He also oversaw the construction or renovation of many university buildings.
Herbert also focused on raising money for student financial aid. He strongly supported diversity among students, faculty, and staff. He challenged each campus to set goals for diversity.
A major achievement was creating the "Hoosier Presidential Scholars" program in 2005. After he retired, this scholarship was renamed the "Herbert Presidential Scholars Program" in his honor.
After Indiana University
After retiring, Adam Herbert and his wife, Karen, moved back to Jacksonville, Florida. He served on the transition team for Jacksonville's Mayor-elect, Alvin Brown.
Adam W. Herbert University Center
In October 2013, a community center at the University of North Florida was named after Dr. Herbert. It is called the Adam W. Herbert University Center. This center was dedicated during the annual Founders Day celebration. Herbert was honored for his idea to build a place that serves both the community and the university.
The University Center opened in 1999. It has hosted over 54,000 events and welcomed 2.2 million visitors. For many visitors, this center was their first experience with UNF. This helped raise the university's profile in the community, which was Herbert's goal.
The center also houses offices for continuing education, small business development, and police technology. Herbert believed that if you build a good facility, people will use it. Construction began in 1997, and the 95,000-square-foot building opened in February 1999.
Even though Herbert became chancellor before the center opened, he saw its success over the years. He often visits the center for lectures and special events now that he is retired.
