Herman Delano James

Background

James, Herman Delano was born on February 25, 1943 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States. Son of Henry and Frances (Smith) James.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tuskegee Institute, 1965; Master of Arts, St. John's U., New York City, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1972; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Tuskagee U., 1996.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Massachusetts, Boston, 1973-1978; associate provost, U. Massachusetts, Boston, 1975-1977; assistant chancellor, U. Massachusetts, Boston, 1977-1978; vice provost, California State University-Northridge, 1978-1982; vice president, Rowan College New Jersey, 1982-1984; president, Rowan U., Glassboro, 1984-1998. Board directors Middle States Association, S. Jersey Industries.

Achievements

• Herman Delano James has been listed as a noteworthy College administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Gloucester County (New Jersey) United Way. Member transition team for government-elect James Florio, New Jersey. Member American Association Higher Education, American Sociological Association, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (board directors).

Interests

• Avocation: basketball.

Connections

Married Marie Nannie Gray, February 25, 1964;children— Renee, Sybil, Sidney.

Father:

Henry James

Mother:

Frances (Smith) James

Spouse:

Marie Nannie Gray