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|title = 14th President of the [[University of Georgia]] |
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|term_start = 1997 |
|term_start = 1997 |
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|term_end = 2013 |
|term_end = 2013 |
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|predecessor = [[Charles Boynton Knapp]] |
|predecessor = [[Charles Boynton Knapp]] |
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|successor = [[Jere Morehead]] |
|successor = [[Jere Morehead]] |
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|title1 = 19th [[List of presidents of Centre College|President of Centre College]] |
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|term_start1 = 1988 |
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|term_end1 = 1997 |
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|predecessor1 = [[Richard L. Morrill]] |
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|successor1 = [[John A. Roush]] |
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|birth_name = Michael Fred Adams<ref>{{cite web|title=Commencement Summer 1973|url=https://registrar.osu.edu/staff/commence_bulletins/su73_commence.pdf|publisher=Ohio State University|date=1973|page=2}}</ref> |
|birth_name = Michael Fred Adams<ref>{{cite web|title=Commencement Summer 1973|url=https://registrar.osu.edu/staff/commence_bulletins/su73_commence.pdf|publisher=Ohio State University|date=1973|page=2}}</ref> |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|3|25}} |
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|3|25}} |
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|birth_place = [[Montgomery, Alabama|Montgomery]], [[Alabama]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
|birth_place = [[Montgomery, Alabama|Montgomery]], [[Alabama]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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|alma_mater = [[Lipscomb University]]<br />[[Ohio State University]] |
|alma_mater = [[Lipscomb University]] (BA)<br />[[Ohio State University]] (MA, PhD) |
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|profession = University President |
|profession = University President |
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|spouse = Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams |
|spouse = Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams |
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'''Michael Fred Adams''' (born March 25, 1948)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uga.edu/gm/artman/publish/0709adams1.html |title=About Michael F. Adams |publisher=University of Georgia |accessdate=October 11, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529015950/http://www.uga.edu/gm/artman/publish/0709adams1.html |archivedate=May 29, 2010 | |
'''Michael Fred Adams''' (born March 25, 1948)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uga.edu/gm/artman/publish/0709adams1.html |title=About Michael F. Adams |publisher=University of Georgia |accessdate=October 11, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529015950/http://www.uga.edu/gm/artman/publish/0709adams1.html |archivedate=May 29, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>isan American academic and retired university administrator who is currently president emeritus of the [[University of Georgia]]. |
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Adams began his career in education as a faculty member at [[Ohio State University]] from 1973 to 1975. He later served as vice president for university affairs at [[Pepperdine University]] from 1982 to 1988. After his tenure at Pepperdine, Adams was president of [[Centre College]] in [[Danville, Kentucky]] for nine years, 1988–1997. During his tenure at Centre, the endowment tripled to $120 million, faculty salaries nearly doubled and Centre was usually first in the nation in percentage of alumni making donations to the school each year. |
Adams began his career in education as a faculty member at [[Ohio State University]] from 1973 to 1975. He later served as vice president for university affairs at [[Pepperdine University]] from 1982 to 1988. After his tenure at Pepperdine, Adams was president of [[Centre College]] in [[Danville, Kentucky]] for nine years, 1988–1997. During his tenure at Centre, the endowment tripled to $120 million, faculty salaries nearly doubled and Centre was usually first in the nation in percentage of alumni making donations to the school each year. |
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Starting in 1997, Adams served as president of the [[University of Georgia]]. Under Adams' leadership, the university has increased total enrollment from 29,000 to nearly 35,000 and constructed or renovated a number of buildings and facilities, including an expansion of the [[Georgia Museum of Art]], a new special collections library, newly relocated art school and science research facilities, and expansion of the university's Tate Student Center. The [http://www.engr.uga.edu/ College of Engineering], [[University of Georgia College of Public Health|College of Public Health]] and [http://medicalpartnership.usg.edu/ UGA-GHSU Medical Partnership] have been established under Adams's tenure. |
Starting in 1997, Adams served as president of the [[University of Georgia]]. Under Adams' leadership, the university has increased total enrollment from 29,000 to nearly 35,000 and constructed or renovated a number of buildings and facilities, including an expansion of the [[Georgia Museum of Art]], a new special collections library, newly relocated art school and science research facilities, and expansion of the university's Tate Student Center. The [http://www.engr.uga.edu/ College of Engineering], [[University of Georgia College of Public Health|College of Public Health]] and [http://medicalpartnership.usg.edu/ UGA-GHSU Medical Partnership] have been established under Adams's tenure. |
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Adams has received more than 50 awards in higher education, including the [[Knight Foundation|Knight Foundation Award]] for Presidential Leadership, the Pioneer Award for Leadership in Civil Rights and the James T. Rogers Award from the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]]. He received the Governor's Award in the Humanities from the Georgia Endowment for the Humanities. He has also been elected to lead a number of national education organizations, including the [[National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities]], the [[Association of Public and Land- |
Adams has received more than 50 awards in higher education, including the [[Knight Foundation|Knight Foundation Award]] for Presidential Leadership, the Pioneer Award for Leadership in Civil Rights and the James T. Rogers Award from the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]]. He received the Governor's Award in the Humanities from the Georgia Endowment for the Humanities. He has also been elected to lead a number of national education organizations, including the [[National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities]], the [[Association of Public and Land-grant Universities]], the [[American Council on Education]], and the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]]'s [[Executive committee|Executive Committee]]. Adams was selected as the recipient of the 2013 Chief Executive Leadership Award from the [[Council for Advancement and Support of Education]] District III. |
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Before entering higher education, Adams held a number of political positions. He served as [[Chief of staff (politics)|chief of staff]] for [[Senate Minority Leader]] [[Howard Baker]] 1975–1979 and as an aide to [[Governor]] [[Lamar Alexander]] of [[Tennessee]] from 1980 to 1982. Adams was the Republican nominee for the [[United States House of Representatives]] in 1980 for [[Tennessee]]'s Fifth District, but he lost the general election to Democrat [[Bill Boner]] 118,506 votes (65.4%) to 62,746 (34.6%) |
Before entering higher education, Adams held a number of political positions. He served as [[Chief of staff (politics)|chief of staff]] for [[Senate Minority Leader]] [[Howard Baker]] 1975–1979 and as an aide to [[Governor]] [[Lamar Alexander]] of [[Tennessee]] from 1980 to 1982. Adams was the Republican nominee for the [[United States House of Representatives]] in 1980 for [[Tennessee]]'s Fifth District, but he lost the general election to Democrat [[Bill Boner]] 118,506 votes (65.4%) to 62,746 (34.6%) |
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In May 2012, Adams announced that he was stepping down as president of the [[University of Georgia]] after 16 years. He said he plans to continue to be involved with the [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]] community and teach and write at UGA as well as fundraise for the university. The president's retirement took effect June 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adams to retire: "My love will always be deep for the University of Georgia"|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/adams-to-retire-my-love-will-always-be-deep-for-th/nQTXX/|publisher=Atlanta Journal |
In May 2012, Adams announced that he was stepping down as president of the [[University of Georgia]] after 16 years. He said he plans to continue to be involved with the [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]] community and teach and write at UGA as well as fundraise for the university. The president's retirement took effect June 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adams to retire: "My love will always be deep for the University of Georgia"|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/adams-to-retire-my-love-will-always-be-deep-for-th/nQTXX/|publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=May 3, 2012|accessdate=January 12, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Adams graduated from [[Chattanooga High School]]. Adams holds a B.A. in speech and history from [[Lipscomb University|David Lipscomb College]], 1970; [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] in communication research methodologies from [[Ohio State University]] in 1971; and a [[Ph.D.]] in political communication from Ohio State University in 1973. To support himself during the OSU years, he served as minister at the Indian Springs Church of Christ in Columbus. In May 2012, Adams announced that he would be stepping down as UGA president the following year.<ref name="UGA Today UGA President to Step Down">{{cite news|title=UGA President Adams announces plans to step down next year|url=http://news.uga.edu/releases/article/uga-president-adams-announces-plans-to-step-down-next-year/|publisher=University of Georgia|date=May 3, 2012|accessdate=November 18, 2012}}</ref> |
Adams graduated from [[Chattanooga High School]]. Adams holds a B.A. in speech and history from [[Lipscomb University|David Lipscomb College]], 1970; [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] in communication research methodologies from [[Ohio State University]] in 1971; and a [[Ph.D.]] in political communication from Ohio State University in 1973. To support himself during the OSU years, he served as minister at the Indian Springs Church of Christ in Columbus. In May 2012, Adams announced that he would be stepping down as UGA president the following year.<ref name="UGA Today UGA President to Step Down">{{cite news|title=UGA President Adams announces plans to step down next year|url=http://news.uga.edu/releases/article/uga-president-adams-announces-plans-to-step-down-next-year/|publisher=University of Georgia|date=May 3, 2012|accessdate=November 18, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Struggles and controversies== |
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In the summer of 2002 President Adams claimed to have been offered the presidency of [[Ohio State University]] and a salary between $850,000 and $1,000,000. Adams submitted to the UGA foundation a letter allegedly turning down the offer and asked for the foundation to match it. In response, the foundation increased Adams's salary. After reading published reports of this alleged offer James Patterson, chair of Ohio State's presidential search committee, "flatly denied" that Adams was either a candidate or a finalist for the position.<ref name="ReferenceA">Rich Whitt, ''Behind the hedges: Big money and power politics at the University of Georgia'' NewSouth Books, 2011</ref> |
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In October 2003, a [https://web.archive.org/web/20110708154042/http://alt.cimedia.com/ajc/pdf/adams/adams.pdf forensic audit by Deloitte & Touche, LLP] criticized Adams's stewardship. Charges included but were not limited to (i) expenditures for which Adams later reimbursed the University of Georgia, (ii) a stipend given to his wife, Mary, (iii) Adams's oversight of the purchase of an ecolodge in Costa Rica, (iv) and a secret payment by Adams to former football coach [[Jim Donnan]].<ref name="ReferenceA"/> |
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In March 2004 the faculty senate of the [[Franklin College of Arts and Sciences]], the largest college in the University of Georgia, passed a vote of "no confidence" in Adams. Additionally, in a 2004 statement the faculty senate expressed concern about the decline in excellence during Adams' tenure.<ref>Markman, Ross: [https://web.archive.org/web/20071004214545/http://onlineathens.com/stories/080904/uga_20040809023.shtml "University's Faculty Members Ready to 'Move Forward'"]. Athens Banner-Herald, 9 August 2004.</ref> |
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==Athletics involvement== |
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Adams has served as the chair both of the [[Southeastern Conference]] and the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.uga.edu/040630adamssec/|title=UGA President Michael F. Adams to serve as president of SEC|date=2004-06-30|website=UGA Today|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.uga.edu/uga-president-michael-f-adams-elected-chair-of-ncaa-executive-committee/|title=UGA President Michael F. Adams elected chair of NCAA Executive Committee|date=2007-04-28|website=UGA Today|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> During his tenure as President of the University of Georgia, he was heavily involved in the UGA athletics department. |
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On January 8, 2008, Adams made national news when, as chairman of the NCAA executive committee, he advocated establishing an eight-team playoff for an NCAA football national championship. Adams, citing the influence of the television networks and commissioners of the various conferences and bowls, noted that some recent BCS matchups had been disappointing and stated that the BCS system was "undercutting the sportsmanship and integrity of the game." |
On January 8, 2008, Adams made national news when, as chairman of the NCAA executive committee, he advocated establishing an eight-team playoff for an NCAA football national championship. Adams, citing the influence of the television networks and commissioners of the various conferences and bowls, noted that some recent BCS matchups had been disappointing and stated that the BCS system was "undercutting the sportsmanship and integrity of the game." |
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== UGA Athletics controversies == |
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Adam's involvement with UGA athletics at time pitted him against the UGA athletic director and many fans. Notably, in 2000 Adams fired [[Jim Donnan]] despite Donnan's winning record and the backing of UGA athletics director [[Vince Dooley]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.redandblack.com/sports/after-adams-championships-controversies-and-change-during-years-as-president/article_dca8723c-9741-11e2-bfcd-0019bb30f31a.html|title=After Adams: Championships, controversies and change during 16 years as president|last=Ernst|first=Megan|website=The Red and Black|date=28 March 2013 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> Adams came under further fan scrutiny for shortening Dooley's contract from four to two years.<ref name=":0" /> Dooley had worked for four other UGA presidents and had spent nearly 40 years as coach or athletic director for UGA.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlineathens.com/article/20130518/SPORTS/305189927|title=Michael Adams leaves presidency with big imprint on UGA sports|last=Weiszer|first=Marc|website=Athens Banner-Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> This was met by protests from fans upset at Dooley's early termination. Members of the UGA Foundation, which fundraises money for the university, tried to push Adams out over his handling of Dooley's firing.<ref name=":1" /> Adams also hired and oversaw the basketball program coached by Jim Harrick. An academic scandal led by Harrick's son caused Adams to pull UGA's team from possible post season competition.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://adams.uga.edu Biography from University of Georgia] |
* [https://archive.today/20130710024419/http://adams.uga.edu/ Biography from University of Georgia] |
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* [http://www.centre.edu/web/library/sc/presidents/adams.html Biography from Centre College] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060919134427/http://www.centre.edu/web/library/sc/presidents/adams.html Biography from Centre College] |
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* [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3186232 ESPN article on advocacy of football playoff] |
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3186232 ESPN article on advocacy of football playoff] |
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Michael F. Adams
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Adams at the 70th Annual Peabody Awards
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| 14th President of the University of Georgia | |
| In office 1997–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Boynton Knapp |
| Succeeded by | Jere Morehead |
| 19th President of Centre College | |
| In office 1988–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Richard L. Morrill |
| Succeeded by | John A. Roush |
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| Born | Michael Fred Adams[1] (1948-03-25) March 25, 1948 (age 76) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams |
| Alma mater | Lipscomb University (BA) Ohio State University (MA, PhD) |
| Profession | University President |
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Michael Fred Adams (born March 25, 1948)[2] is an American academic and retired university administrator who is currently president emeritus of the University of Georgia.
Adams began his career in education as a faculty member at Ohio State University from 1973 to 1975. He later served as vice president for university affairs at Pepperdine University from 1982 to 1988. After his tenure at Pepperdine, Adams was president of Centre CollegeinDanville, Kentucky for nine years, 1988–1997. During his tenure at Centre, the endowment tripled to $120 million, faculty salaries nearly doubled and Centre was usually first in the nation in percentage of alumni making donations to the school each year.
Starting in 1997, Adams served as president of the University of Georgia. Under Adams' leadership, the university has increased total enrollment from 29,000 to nearly 35,000 and constructed or renovated a number of buildings and facilities, including an expansion of the Georgia Museum of Art, a new special collections library, newly relocated art school and science research facilities, and expansion of the university's Tate Student Center. The College of Engineering, College of Public Health and UGA-GHSU Medical Partnership have been established under Adams's tenure.
Adams has received more than 50 awards in higher education, including the Knight Foundation Award for Presidential Leadership, the Pioneer Award for Leadership in Civil Rights and the James T. Rogers Award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He received the Governor's Award in the Humanities from the Georgia Endowment for the Humanities. He has also been elected to lead a number of national education organizations, including the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the American Council on Education, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Executive Committee. Adams was selected as the recipient of the 2013 Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education District III.
Before entering higher education, Adams held a number of political positions. He served as chief of staff for Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker 1975–1979 and as an aide to Governor Lamar AlexanderofTennessee from 1980 to 1982. Adams was the Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives in 1980 for Tennessee's Fifth District, but he lost the general election to Democrat Bill Boner 118,506 votes (65.4%) to 62,746 (34.6%)
In May 2012, Adams announced that he was stepping down as president of the University of Georgia after 16 years. He said he plans to continue to be involved with the Athens community and teach and write at UGA as well as fundraise for the university. The president's retirement took effect June 30, 2013.[3]
Adams graduated from Chattanooga High School. Adams holds a B.A. in speech and history from David Lipscomb College, 1970; M.A. in communication research methodologies from Ohio State University in 1971; and a Ph.D. in political communication from Ohio State University in 1973. To support himself during the OSU years, he served as minister at the Indian Springs Church of Christ in Columbus. In May 2012, Adams announced that he would be stepping down as UGA president the following year.[4]
In the summer of 2002 President Adams claimed to have been offered the presidency of Ohio State University and a salary between $850,000 and $1,000,000. Adams submitted to the UGA foundation a letter allegedly turning down the offer and asked for the foundation to match it. In response, the foundation increased Adams's salary. After reading published reports of this alleged offer James Patterson, chair of Ohio State's presidential search committee, "flatly denied" that Adams was either a candidate or a finalist for the position.[5]
In October 2003, a forensic audit by Deloitte & Touche, LLP criticized Adams's stewardship. Charges included but were not limited to (i) expenditures for which Adams later reimbursed the University of Georgia, (ii) a stipend given to his wife, Mary, (iii) Adams's oversight of the purchase of an ecolodge in Costa Rica, (iv) and a secret payment by Adams to former football coach Jim Donnan.[5]
In March 2004 the faculty senate of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, the largest college in the University of Georgia, passed a vote of "no confidence" in Adams. Additionally, in a 2004 statement the faculty senate expressed concern about the decline in excellence during Adams' tenure.[6]
Adams has served as the chair both of the Southeastern Conference and the NCAA.[7][8] During his tenure as President of the University of Georgia, he was heavily involved in the UGA athletics department.
On January 8, 2008, Adams made national news when, as chairman of the NCAA executive committee, he advocated establishing an eight-team playoff for an NCAA football national championship. Adams, citing the influence of the television networks and commissioners of the various conferences and bowls, noted that some recent BCS matchups had been disappointing and stated that the BCS system was "undercutting the sportsmanship and integrity of the game."
Adam's involvement with UGA athletics at time pitted him against the UGA athletic director and many fans. Notably, in 2000 Adams fired Jim Donnan despite Donnan's winning record and the backing of UGA athletics director Vince Dooley.[9] Adams came under further fan scrutiny for shortening Dooley's contract from four to two years.[9] Dooley had worked for four other UGA presidents and had spent nearly 40 years as coach or athletic director for UGA.[10] This was met by protests from fans upset at Dooley's early termination. Members of the UGA Foundation, which fundraises money for the university, tried to push Adams out over his handling of Dooley's firing.[10] Adams also hired and oversaw the basketball program coached by Jim Harrick. An academic scandal led by Harrick's son caused Adams to pull UGA's team from possible post season competition.[9]
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