Dr. John Thomas Gibson
Dr. John Thomas Gibson (Alabama A&M) |
Alabama A&M President
Notes:
• President of Alabama A&M 1996-2005. - Stephens
• "In July 1996, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. John T. Gibson as the university's ninth president and the one who would ultimately lead the institution into the new millennium. A native of Montgomery, Ala., and a graduate of Tuskegee University and the University of Colorado-Boulder, Gibson immediately began implementation of an ambitious eight-step plan which included bold steps to 'right-size' the institution, to reallocate resources, strengthen enrollment, give incentives for research, enhance AAMU's land-grant component and others.
The Gibson administration saw the construction of the huge, visionary West Campus Complex, the erection of the 21,000-seat Louis Crews Stadium, the renovations and re-roofing of key buildings and the moving of athletic programs to the NCAA Division 1 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Other renovations completed include the Learning Resources Center, the Historic District. The long-awaited facility for the School of Engineering and Technology opened offices in Spring 2003." - Alabama A&M
• "1996 - Dr. John T. Gibson named 9th President in July. AAMU launches Councill Challenge Campaign. Football returns to campus.
1997-Unified Cooperative Extension System unveils new logo. Patrick Grayson makes USA Today All-USA Academic First Team. Filmmaker Spike Lee visits. AAMU joins Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). AAMU welcomes first Nobel Laureate for the Annual Putcha Venkateswarlu Memorial Lecture in Physics. AAMU removed from SACS probation; NCAA sanctions reduced significantly
1998-Ryan Swain makes USA Today All- USA Academic First Team. Nobel Laureate series begins under coordination of physicist Ravi B. Lal.
1999-AAMU Research Institute started.
2000-AAMU observes its 125th anniversary celebration in January.
2001-AAMU's fundraising efforts earn it the distinction of lead institution in the Tom Joyner Foundation/HBCU program. First Black-Tie Scholarship Ball held. Accreditation announced and earth work begins on new School of Engineering and Technology; library renovations underway; athletic complex expands.
2002-Learning Resources Center renovations completed. Engineering and Technology building erected. Social Work re-accredited. Forestry gains national accreditation. Normal Hill renovations extensive. Councill Challenge Campaign goal reached.
2003 - New School of Engineering and Technology Building opens for classes in January. Mary Frances Berry addresses Commencement. Fourth doctoral program in Reading/Literacy announced. AAMU researchers study volcanic ash in Montserrat. HSCaRS hosts study on interaction between land surface and the atmosphere. AAMU offers training on multi-million dollar EDS software. Normalite Ruben Studdard named "American Idol." Robert Mathis joins Indianapolis Colts.
2004 - Councill Federal Credit Union celebrates 50th anniversary. Councill Memorial Statue unveiled in October.
2005 - Following Gibson's resignation in February, Dr. Virginia Caples again was appointed as interim President. Gibson continues service to the University as University Professor of Higher Education Management and Finance."
- Alabama A&M
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Notes:
• President of Alabama A&M 1996-2005. - Stephens
• "In July 1996, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. John T. Gibson as the university's ninth president and the one who would ultimately lead the institution into the new millennium. A native of Montgomery, Ala., and a graduate of Tuskegee University and the University of Colorado-Boulder, Gibson immediately began implementation of an ambitious eight-step plan which included bold steps to 'right-size' the institution, to reallocate resources, strengthen enrollment, give incentives for research, enhance AAMU's land-grant component and others.
The Gibson administration saw the construction of the huge, visionary West Campus Complex, the erection of the 21,000-seat Louis Crews Stadium, the renovations and re-roofing of key buildings and the moving of athletic programs to the NCAA Division 1 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Other renovations completed include the Learning Resources Center, the Historic District. The long-awaited facility for the School of Engineering and Technology opened offices in Spring 2003." - Alabama A&M
• "1996 - Dr. John T. Gibson named 9th President in July. AAMU launches Councill Challenge Campaign. Football returns to campus.
1997-Unified Cooperative Extension System unveils new logo. Patrick Grayson makes USA Today All-USA Academic First Team. Filmmaker Spike Lee visits. AAMU joins Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). AAMU welcomes first Nobel Laureate for the Annual Putcha Venkateswarlu Memorial Lecture in Physics. AAMU removed from SACS probation; NCAA sanctions reduced significantly
1998-Ryan Swain makes USA Today All- USA Academic First Team. Nobel Laureate series begins under coordination of physicist Ravi B. Lal.
1999-AAMU Research Institute started.
2000-AAMU observes its 125th anniversary celebration in January.
2001-AAMU's fundraising efforts earn it the distinction of lead institution in the Tom Joyner Foundation/HBCU program. First Black-Tie Scholarship Ball held. Accreditation announced and earth work begins on new School of Engineering and Technology; library renovations underway; athletic complex expands.
2002-Learning Resources Center renovations completed. Engineering and Technology building erected. Social Work re-accredited. Forestry gains national accreditation. Normal Hill renovations extensive. Councill Challenge Campaign goal reached.
2003 - New School of Engineering and Technology Building opens for classes in January. Mary Frances Berry addresses Commencement. Fourth doctoral program in Reading/Literacy announced. AAMU researchers study volcanic ash in Montserrat. HSCaRS hosts study on interaction between land surface and the atmosphere. AAMU offers training on multi-million dollar EDS software. Normalite Ruben Studdard named "American Idol." Robert Mathis joins Indianapolis Colts.
2004 - Councill Federal Credit Union celebrates 50th anniversary. Councill Memorial Statue unveiled in October.
2005 - Following Gibson's resignation in February, Dr. Virginia Caples again was appointed as interim President. Gibson continues service to the University as University Professor of Higher Education Management and Finance."
- Alabama A&M
Related Links:
• Alabama A&M - Presidential Page (Originally found at http://www2.aamu.edu/president/presidentialhistory.htm.)
• Diverse - Article titled "Under Fire: Alabama A&M University President forced to resign amid string of Controversies" by Tracie Powell.
• Stephens - Historic Huntsville: A City of New Beginnings, by Elise Hopkins Stephens, 2002, page 186.