J. Michael Adams

J. Michael Adams (October 22, 1947 – June 21, 2012) was the president of Fairleigh Dickinson University and the president of the International Association of University Presidents.

Biography Adams received a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University in 1969, a Master of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1972, and a PhD from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1976. launching the United Nations Pathways program, which brings members of the diplomatic corps to campus for interaction with students; helped the institution gain nongovernmental organization (NGO) status at the United Nations; making Fairleigh Dickinson University the first university in the world to earn "Special Consultative Status" with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In addition, Dr. Adams spearheaded numerous innovative offerings including the Spanish-to-English degree program Puerta al Futuro, community college partnerships, as well as a national model support program for veterans.

He was a member of the Danforth Foundation, the Soderstrom Society of Fellows, and the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.