On April 25, 2024, the 德克萨斯南方大学 校董会 approved 海军中将詹姆斯·W. 克劳福德三世, former 总统 of Felician University and retired Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the United States Navy, 作为该机构主席竞选的唯一候选人. On May 16, 2024, the 校董会 approved Crawford as the University’s fourteenth 总统. 克劳福德将于2024年6月1日开始担任总统.
I am humbled to be chosen as 德克萨斯南方大学’s fourteenth president. It is the honor of my career to join this esteemed institution with such a rich history, especially as we embark upon the celebration of the institution’s 100-year anniversary. I look forward to working collaboratively with our world-class faculty, 工作人员, 学生, 校友, and the community to uphold and elevate our commitment to academic excellence, 创新, and economic empowerment as we advance our mission of meeting the needs of our 学生 in the 21st century as they navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape. It is with great excitement that I step into service to this dedicated and learning-centered community as 总统.
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海军中将詹姆斯·W. 克劳福德三世 was recommended to TSU 校董会 by a 总统ial 搜索 Committee in collaboration with the executive search firm WittKieffer, 以其在高等教育方面的工作而闻名. The search committee, led by TSU Regent and 1st Vice Chair, James Benham, and Dr. Edieth吴, 以及迈克尔·斯特拉汉等著名成员, 维姬Hollub, 马修诺尔斯, 安德鲁·卡德, ensured the creation of a diverse and highly qualified candidate pool. The process included input from various stakeholders through 听 sessions, 目的是选出最好的人选来领导托国立.
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As 德克萨斯南方大学 transitions into a new era of leadership, 我们将踏上战略变革之旅. 欢迎我们的新总统, 我们向我们的社区保证,这次过渡将是深思熟虑的, 包容, 和透明的. 在接下来的30天里, 总统 Crawford will lay the foundation for collaboration through, 听, 评估, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively shape the future of our TSU, 尊重传统,拥抱创新.
听
与教师进行公开对话, 工作人员, 学生, 校友, and community stakeholders to understand their perspectives and expectations for the university's future.
评估
对学校的优势进行全面评估, 机会, 愿望, 和结果, 利用数据驱动框架, 基准测试, 目标, and key performance indicators to inform strategic decision-making and align accountability.
引人入胜的
Foster continued collaboration and synergistic partnerships with key stakeholders, 包括校友, 捐助者, 当地企业, 以及政府机构, to build a shared vision and commitment to the university's success.
活动时间表
日期(s) | 事件 |
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6月10 - 12 | 总统圆桌会议 |
6月11日 | 校园内部社区见面会 |
6月13日 | 董事会会议 |
6月17 - 18 | 总统圆桌会议 |
6月19日 | 六月节假期 |
6月24 - 26日 | 总统圆桌会议 |
8月15日 | 董事会会议 |
战略规划师和决策者
由奥巴马总统任命,经美国国务院批准.S. 第43任海军司法部长, Crawford served as the principal uniformed legal counsel to the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations. 他领先2分,300年律师, 招募律师助理, 以及全球海军军法军团的文职雇员, 作为海军中将退休. In 2020, 他被选为费利西亚大学的第一位男校长, 方济各会的天主教机构, 在洛迪和卢瑟福有两个校区, 新泽西. He is recognized for steering the University through the Covid-19 global pandemic, 同时还获得了1700万美元的资金用于资本改善, including expansion of the University’s technology architecture and STEM infrastructure and programming, while focusing on delivering a premium educational experience to the underserved and first-generation student population of 新泽西. Crawford presently serves on a priority American Bar Association working group for increased civil participation.
学术成就与教育领导
克劳福德有着扎实的学术背景 , 拥有一些顶尖高等教育机构的学位, 包括北卡罗来纳大学法学院, 迈阿密大学法学院, 以及海军战争学院. Crawford was also a Massachusetts Institution of 技术 (MIT) Geopolitics & 外交研讨会第21届研究员. 作为副司法部长, he was responsible for the Naval Justice School (the Department of the Navy’s 3 campus institution for legal training and education). 以这种身份, he was charged with ensuring the administration of legal instruction for all Navy, 海军陆战队, and Coast Guard officers and enlisted personnel in military justice, 民事和行政法律与程序, 律师助理支持. 在他的领导下, the Naval Justice School dramatically improved its technical infrastructure, 物理设施, and educational methods to create a modernized and highly efficient educational institution. 作为费利西亚大学校长, he oversaw the formation of the University’s strategic plan and set an implementation plan in motion to address long-term capital improvements, 多元化招生, 还投资了校际体育项目.
合作者和问题解决者
克劳福德优先考虑合作、创新和沟通. 作为合作者和战略性问题解决者, 大家都相信他能保持冷静, 稳定的, 以及深思熟虑的领导, 特别是在困难的情况和大规模的危机中. 作为参谋长联席会议主席的法律顾问, Crawford was authorized by the Obama 政府 as one of only four Executive Branch lawyers—and the only uniformed counsel—to participate in the planning and execution of the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden’s Pakistan compound. He has demonstrated collaborative leadership as a commander in the Afghanistan zone of armed conflict to the Pentagon as a 3-star flag officer to the university campus where he enhanced administration-faculty-工作人员 collaboration. A recognized expert in the application of international humanitarian law during armed conflict and military operations, 克劳福德最近担任Palantir Technologies的顾问, advising the project leadership team and technical experts on software product development focused on lethal targeting precision, 保护平民, 以及在武装冲突期间保护民用基础设施. Equipping the company’s product development team with expert advice on content, 产品策略, and risk assessment to advance the goal of increasing protection for civilian populations and the civilian environment during armed conflict.
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