FAMU’s President-Elect James H. Ammons appoints transition team
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President-elect James H. Ammons has appointed a transition team to advise him as he works to assume the presidency at Florida A&M University.
“I’m pleased with the collective strength that this incredibly talented team brings to the process,” Ammons said. “They represent diverse stakeholder groups and are extremely knowledgeable about higher education in Florida and at FAMU, in particular. Their advice on matters related to the transition and top priorities for my first 500 days as president will provide a well-rounded and informed perspective as I move forward.”
Edward Penson, former president of Salem College (Winston-Salem. N.C.) and former Chancellor of Wisconsin Oshkosh, will facilitate the sessions. Penson is senior principal of Penson Associates, Inc., a research and
consultations firm based in Florida.
Ammons plans to meet with the transition team twice a month until he officially reports to work on July 2.
Members of the transition team are:
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Cynthia Hughes-Harris, (Chair) professor and dean, FAMU School of Allied Health Science
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Phillip Agnew, immediate past president, FAMU Student Government Association and former Board of Trustee member
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Dubose Ausley, local attorney
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Barbara Barnes, FAMU professor
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Dr. Alvin Bryant, president, FAMU National Alumni Association
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Judge Joseph Hatchett, former Justice of Florida Supreme Court and federal judge
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Maurice Holder, chair, FAMU Faculty Senate
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Bill Jennings, vice chair, FAMU Board of Trustees
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Bill Johnson, retired Leon County principal and school administrator
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Henry Lewis III, professor, FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Vernon Martin, director of Human Resources, Phillip Morris Corporation
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Dr. Edward Scott, Tallahassee dentist
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Charles U. Smith, retired FAMU Distinguished Professor and dean
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Barbara Thompson, president, FAMU- United Faculty of Florida (UFF)
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Marjorie Turnbull, former Florida legislator and consultant
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Dr. Joseph L. Webster, Tallahassee internist and gastroenterologist
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James Woody, president, FAMU- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
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