Background
Jay Gogue was born in Waycross, Georgia, United States. He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor"s degree in 1969, and a Master"s degree in 1971.
Jay Gogue was born in Waycross, Georgia, United States. He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor"s degree in 1969, and a Master"s degree in 1971.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University. Master of Science, Auburn University. Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture, Michigan State University.
Research scientist Ecological Service Division National Park Service, 1973—1977, chief scientist, 1977—1979, chief scientist Division Interpretation, Park Protection, and Natural Resources Management, 1979—1986. Professor College Forest and Recreation Resources Clemson University, 1986—1995, associate director Office University Research, 1986—1988, vice president research, 1988—1995, interim dean Graduate School, 1991—1992, acting dean College Forest and Recreation Resources, 1994—1995, vice president/vice provost agriculture and natural resources, 1994—1995. Provost Utah State University, 1995—2000, professor College Natural Resources, 1995—2000.
President New Mexico State University, 2000—2003. Chancellor University Houston Systems, 2003—2007. President University Houston, 2003—2007, Auburn University, Alabama, since 2007.
Member Texas International Education Consortium. Board directors Greater Houston Partnership, Conference–United States of America, BioHouston, Inc. Board governors Houston Forum.
Member of National Association State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (board member National Resources Ecology Section), Sigma Chi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Susie Gogue; 3 children.