Jay Gogue | |
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| Chancellor of New Mexico State University | |
Acting | |
| Assumed office April 7, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Arvizu |
| 7th Chancellor of the University of Houston System | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur K. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Renu Khator |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) Waycross, Georgia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Susie Gogue |
| Education | Auburn University (BS, MS) Michigan State University (PhD) |
George Jay Gogue (/ɡuːʒ/ GOOZH; born 1947) is an American educator and 20th President of Auburn University, a position he held from 2007 until his retirement in July 2017 and again in 2019.[1]
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Biography
Jay Gogue was born in Waycross, Georgia, U.S.[1][2][3] He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in 1969, and a Master's degree in 1971.[1][2][3] In 1973, he received a PhD in horticulture from Michigan State University.[1][2][3]
From 1973 to 1976, he worked for the National Park Service.[1] He also worked as a U.S. army reserve officer.[3] In 1986, he was appointed as associate director of the Office of University Research at Clemson University in South Carolina.[1][2] He also was vice-president for research and vice-president and vice-provost for agriculture and natural resources at Clemson from 1988 to 1995.[1][2][3] From 1995 to 2000, he was Provost of Utah State University.[1][2][3] He was President of New Mexico State University from 2000 to 2003.[1][2][3] He also had a dual role as chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston from 2003 to 2007.[1] From 2007 to July 2017, he was president of Auburn University.[1]
Gogue's annual salary in 2013 was $2.5 million, making him the second-highest paid president of a public college in America.[4]
In October 2012 Gogue was elected to the Alabama Academy of Honor by its members.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Auburn biography".
- ^ a b c d e f g "New Mexico State University". Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Advisors". Archived from the original on 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ "Auburn University explains Gogue's annual salary". OANow.com. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ "Jay Gogue". Alabama Academy of Honor. October 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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