Jay Gogue
| Jay Gogue | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 Waycross, Georgia, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Nationality | American |
| Institutions | National Park Service Clemson University Utah State University New Mexico State University University of Houston Auburn University |
| Alma mater | Auburn University Michigan State University |
| Spouse | Susie |
George Jay Gogue (born 1947) is an American educator and has been the President of Auburn University since 2007.[1][2]
Biography
Jay Gogue was born in Waycross, Georgia, U.S.[1][3][4] He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in 1969, and a Master's degree in 1971.[1][2][3][4] In 1973, he received a PhD in horticulture from Michigan State University.[1][2][3][4]
From 1973 to 1976, he worked for the National Park Service.[1][2] He also worked as a U.S. army reserve officer.[4] In 1986, he was appointed as Associate Director of the Office of University Research at Clemson University in South Carolina.[1][3] He also served as Vice-President for Research and Vice-President/Vice-Provost for Agriculture and Natural Resources at Clemson from 1988 to 1995.[1][2][3][4] From 1995 to 2000, he served as Provost of Utah State University.[1][2][3][4] He served as President of New Mexico State University from 2000 to 2003.[1][2][3][4] He also served a dual role as chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston from 2003 to 2007.[1] Since 2007, he has served as President of Auburn University.[1][2]
Gogue's annual salary in 2013 was $2.5 million, making him the second-highest paid president of a public college in America.[5]
In October 2012 Gogue was elected to the Alabama Academy of Honor by its members. The Academy is Alabama's highest honor.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Auburn biography
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 New Mexico State University
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by | President of Auburn University 2007–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by | Chancellor of the University of Houston System 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Renu Khator |
| Preceded by | President of the University of Houston 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Renu Khator |
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- Living people
- People from Waycross, Georgia
- Auburn University alumni
- Michigan State University alumni
- Utah State University people
- Presidents of New Mexico State University
- Chancellors of the University of Houston System
- Presidents of the University of Houston
- Presidents of Auburn University
- Clemson University faculty
- 1947 births
- Alabama Academy of Honor members
