James L. Hurley
James L. Hurley | |
|---|---|
| 16th President of Tarleton State University | |
| Assumed office August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | F. Dominic Dottavio |
| 28th President of Tusculum University | |
| In office October 2017 – August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Hummel |
| Succeeded by | Nancy B. Moody |
| 20th President of University of Pikeville | |
| In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Paul E. Patton |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Kindall Hurley |
| Alma mater | University of Pikeville (B.A.) Indiana University (M.Ed.) Morehead State University D. |
| Profession | University Administrator |
| Website | [1] |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | |
James L. Hurley is an American academic administrator who is currently the 16th President of Tarleton State University.[1]
Education
Hurley is a first generation college graduate. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership and finance from Morehead State University in Kentucky, a master’s degree in education from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree in business education and management from the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky.[1]
Academic career
Prior to serving as president of Tarleton State, Hurley was named the President of University of Pikeville from 2013 to 2015, where he had received his bachelor's. He spent 11 years in the public education system before returning to UPIKE as executive vice president.[2] Hurley was executive vice president and dean of business at Lincoln Memorial University from 2015 to 2017, and president of Tusculum University, a private university in Tennessee from 2017 to 2019.[3][4][5]
President of Tarleton State
Hurley was confirmed by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in August, 2019[6] and inaugurated in February, 2020.[1][7] He succeeds President Emeritus[8] Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio who retired from administration to return to teaching in the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences.[9][10] Tarleton has its main campus in Stephenville, Texas, a satellite campus near Fort Worth off the Chisholm Trail Parkway, and offers degrees at locations in Bryan at The Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus, Waco, Midlothian, and online.[11]
Personal life
Hurley and his wife, Kindall, have four children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "President James Hurley - Office of the President". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ Lane, Ed. "Hurley gave Lane Report in depth interview shortly before resigning from UPIKE". The Lane Report - Kentucky Business & Economic News. The Lane Report. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Dr. James L. Hurley :: Tusculum University". Office of the President. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ Kast, Monica (October 12, 2018). "Tusculum University inaugurates James Hurley as 28th president". Knox News.
- ^ Kast, Monica (August 9, 2019). "Tusculum University president to leave school after less than two years". Knox News.
- ^ tamus (2019-08-08). "Texas A&M University System regents name James Hurley sole finalist for president of Tarleton State University". The Texas A&M University System. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ Relations, TSU Media. "Inauguration ceremony for Tarleton President James L. Hurley set Feb. 28". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ Relations, TSU Media. "Dr. Dottavio named Tarleton's President Emeritus". Stephenville Empire-Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ Castro, Francisco. "Dr. F Dominic Dottavio: The legacy of the 15th President". the JTAC. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Faculty and Staff - Department of Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "About Us". Tarleton State University. Retrieved 2020-07-30.