Background
III, James Henry Pickering was born on July 11, 1937 in New York City. Son of James H. and Anita (Felber) P.
academic administrator educator
III, James Henry Pickering was born on July 11, 1937 in New York City. Son of James H. and Anita (Felber) P.
Bachelor, Williams College, 1959; Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1964.
Instructor English, Northwestern University, 1963-1965; member of faculty, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1965-1981; Professor of English, Michigan State University, 1972-1981; graduate and associate department chairman, Michigan State University, 1968-1975; director Honors College, Michigan State University, 1975-1981; dean College Humanities and Fine Arts, U. Houston, 1981-1990; senior vice president, provost, U. Houston, 1990-1992; president, U. Houston, 1992-1995.
Member College English Association (president 1980-1981), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Patricia Paterson, August 18, 1962. Children: David Scott, Susan Elizabeth.