James C. Renick

Dr. James Carmichael Renick
4th Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Dearborn
In office 1993–1999
Preceded by	Blenda Wilson
Succeeded by	Daniel K. Little
9th Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
In office July 1999 – May 2006
Preceded by	Edward B. Fort
Succeeded by	Lloyd V. Hackley
Personal details
Born	Rockford, Illinois
Spouse(s)	Peggy Gadsen Renick
Children	Karinda Renick
Alma mater	Central State University Florida State University Kansas University
Profession	Educator
Website	jsums.edu/academicaffairs/provost

James Carmichael Renick is an American academic, and the former Chancellor of University of Michigan–Dearborn and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Renick most recently served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Jackson State University in Jackson Mississippi. He resigned this position on October 5, 2015

Career

Early in his career, Renick was the founding educational chair of the Executive Fellows program at the University of South Florida, in addition to serving as director of the public administration program.^[1] He would also hold faculty positions at the University of West Florida and George Mason University before being named the fourth Chancellor of the University of Michigan–Dearborn in 1993.^[2]

While at the University of Michigan-Deerborn, Renick's main initiatives were to improve the relationship between the university and the local community, in addition to solidifying external support for the university, and expanding the uses of information technology to enhance teaching and learning.^[3] Under Renick's leadership, university's enrollment increased to record highs, new degree programs were introduced, and $25 million were gained through a university wide capital campaign.^[4] The university was also able to secured funds from the State of Michigan for the construction of four major new facilities for the School of Engineering, the College of Business, the Center for Corporate and Professional Development, and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters.^[3]

On July 15, 1999, Renick assumed the office of Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. On April 20, 2000, he was installed as the ninth chancellor of the university.^[5] During the Renick administration, the university experienced record enrollment, new campus infrastructure added to the physical plant, in addition to the establishing a $100 million capital campaign.^[5]

Renick would leave North Carolina A&T in 2006 to take the Vice President position at the American Council on Education. After his departure from the university, Renick, along with university program manager Anna Anita Huff, were accused of misusing in excess of $500,000 in grant money provided by Pepsi and The Office of Naval Research. According to an audit performed, $380,000 of funds from Pepsi were allocated to Renick's discretionary fund due to a misunderstanding of the vending policy.^[6] The results of the audit showed that the funds, which although used inappropriately, were in fact used for the good of the university; therefore neither Huff or Renick were found to be in violation of any laws.^[7]

Awards

• Received the Exemplary Award for Public Service
• The University of Michigan President's Medallion
• Who's Who in Black America

Personal life

Renick is a native of Rockford^[8] Illinois and received his Bachelor's degree from Central State University with 1970. Renick would then go on to receive a Master of Social Work from Kansas University in 1972, and a Doctor of philosophy degree in government/public administration from Florida State University in 1980.^[9] Rennick is married to Peggy O. Gadsden of Pensacola Florida. They have one daughter, Karinda, who is a graduate of her father’s alma mater.^[10]

References

1. "North Carolina A&T Chancellor Named Senior Vice President for Programs and Research at ACE". Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
2. "New Black College Presidents". Ebony Magazine. Johnson Publishing Company. October 1999. p. 94. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
3. "Office of the Provost Capsule History". umd.edu. University of Michigan-Deerborn. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
4. Elgass, Jane R. (March 29, 1999). "Renick Headed for NC A&T State". The University Record. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
5. "Presidents & Chancellors". F.D. Bluford Library at NC A&T State University. NC A&T State University. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
6. Eckstein, Megan. "Former Chancellor of North Carolina A&T Will Not Be Charged in Misuse of Money". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
7. Lowery, LaPorsha. "Audit Clears Former North Carolina A&T Chancellor". Diverse Issues in Higher Education Website. Black College Wire. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
8. "James C. Rennick Bio" (PDF). nsf.gov website. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
9. "Renick Bio-Jackson State". jsums.edu website. Jackson State University. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
10. Brown, Sandra M.; Darlene F. East; Brian M. Holloway; Nettie C. Rowland; Mable S. Scott (Spring 2006). Brown, Sandra M., ed. "The Renick Years: 1999-2006" (PDF). A&T Today (Special Edition). Retrieved 14 May 2014.