James Frazier Barker Explained

James Frazier Barker
14th President of Clemson University
Term:11 November 1999 – 30 December 2013
Successor:James P. Clements
Birth Date:1 May 1947[1]
Birth Place:Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S.
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Clemson University (BA)
Washington University in St. Louis (MA)
Occupation:Administrator, Professor
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Discipline:architecture
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James Frazier Barker (born May 1, 1947) is the former president of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.

Early life and education

Barker was born in Kingsport, Tennessee and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School.[2] He attended Clemson University and graduated with a degree in architecture in 1970. He then attended Washington University in St. Louis, earning a master's degree in architecture in 1973.[3]

Career

Following graduation, Barker was hired as an assistant professor of architecture at the University of Tennessee. In 1974, he moved to Mississippi State University.[4] In 1984 he became dean of architecture at Mississippi State. Barker became dean of architecture at Clemson University in 1986, a position he held until his election as president in 1999.[5]

President of Clemson

Barker served as President of Clemson from 1999 to 2014. In his inaugural address, Barker stated a goal of having Clemson ranked in the Top 20 public universities, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. During his tenure, Clemson's U.S. News ranking has risen from #38 to #22.[6] Barker has overseen the creation of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research and the Restoration Institute in North Charleston (including a $98 million wind turbine research center).[7]

Barker also has served as the chair of the NCAA Division I board of directors from 2007 until 2010,[8] [9] and commissioner (2002–2004) and chair (2004–2006) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] [10]

In January 2013, Barker underwent five heart bypass surgeries. On April 16, 2013, he announced plans to retire and return full-time to the classroom.[11] James P. Clements replaced him as president on January 1, 2014.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Who's who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. 1969. Randall Publishing Company. Randall, Henry Pettus.
  2. Web site: Jim Barker inducted into Dobyns-Bennett HOF . 30 September 2011 .
  3. Rogers . Betsy . Features . Washington University in St. Louis Magazine . Spring 2002 . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120318140207/http://magazine-archives.wustl.edu/Spring02/JamesBarker.html . 18 March 2012 . live .
  4. Web site: Curriculum Vitae of James F. Barker, FAIA . Clemson University . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111026091522/http://www.clemson.edu/administration/president/biographical-information/barkervitae.html . 26 October 2011 . live .
  5. Web site: James F. Barker . NNDB . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111029133846/http://www.nndb.com/people/890/000175365/ . 29 October 2011 . live .
  6. Web site: Lederman . Doug . 'Manipulating,' Er, Influencing 'U.S. News' . Inside Higher Ed . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110818095148/http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/06/03/rankings . 18 August 2011 . live . 3 June 2009 .
  7. Web site: Clemson Lands US $98M for Wind Turbine R&D . Renewable Energy World . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008053729/http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/12/clemson-lands-us-98m-for-wind-turbine-development . 8 October 2012 . live . 1 December 2009 .
  8. Web site: Division I committees appoint leadership positions . National Collegiate Athletic Association . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120406195313/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/NCAANewsArchive/2007/Division+I/division+i+committees+appoint+leadership+positions+-+05-07-07+ncaa+news.html . 6 April 2012 . live . 7 May 2007 .
  9. Web site: Brutlag Hosick . Michelle . South Florida President Genshaft to chair DI Board . National Collegiate Athletic Association . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110917001702/http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/ncaa/resources/latest+news/2010+news+stories/august+latest+news/south+florida+president+genshaft+to+chair+di+board . 17 September 2011 . live . 17 August 2010 .
  10. Web site: Warner . John . Barker receives meritorious service award from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . Press release . Swamp Fox . 12 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928232240/http://www.swampfox.ws/2007/12/10/barker-receives-meritorious-service-award-southern-association-colleges-and-schools . 28 September 2011 . live . 10 December 2007 .
  11. News: Shain . Andrew . Clemson president Jim Barker announces retirement . January 5, 2014 . . April 16, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106042445/http://www.thestate.com/2013/04/16/2726753/clemson-president-says-he-will.html . January 6, 2014 . . live .
  12. News: Clemson's Barker praised, thanked as 1,100 graduate . January 5, 2014 . Pickens County Courier . December 24, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106034552/http://www.yourpickenscounty.com/clemsons-barker-praised-thanked-as-1100-graduate/ . January 6, 2014 . live .

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