Wed, Aug 09, 2006
Dr. John P. Johnson To Head Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University
Dr. John P. Johnson has
been selected by the Board of Trustees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University as the school’s fifth president, effective
immediately. Dr. Johnson has served as the interim president of the
university since November 2005 while also serving as the provost
and chief academic officer, a position he held since joining
Embry-Riddle in December 2003.
“After a nationwide search in which we interviewed many
fine candidates, we concluded that Dr. Johnson is the best person
for the job,” said Jim O’Connor, chairman of
Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees.
“During his terms as provost and interim president he has
impressed us with his focus on our academic mission and service to
students, his relationship with the faculty, and his financial
management of the university. We have complete confidence that
Embry-Riddle will enjoy continued growth and success under his
leadership.”
Dr. Johnson will take charge of an institution with over 32,000
residential students and adult learners on campuses in Florida and
Arizona and at 130 teaching centers around the world. Under Dr.
Johnson’s leadership the university expanded its research
activity, established new degree programs in mechanical and
electrical engineering, and global security and intelligence
studies, and is developing a global strategy to bring its aviation
and aerospace expertise overseas.
“I’m grateful to the Board of Trustees and the
Embry-Riddle community for their trust in me,” said Dr.
Johnson. “I look forward to the challenges and opportunities
that lie ahead.”
Before joining Embry-Riddle, Dr. Johnson was the provost and
vice president for academic affairs at Texas A&M University,
Texarkana, and served as dean at the Medical University of South
Carolina and at Northern Kentucky University. He received his B.A
and M.S. degrees from Florida State University and his Ph.D. from
Kent State University.
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