J. Michael Adams joined Fairleigh Dickinson University as president on July 1, 1999. The author of nine books, Dr. Adams’ publications and research cover a wide variety of topics including print, publishing, communication and career development. His most recent book, Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation, explores the impact of globalization and examines the case for world citizenship through global education.

He serves on the United Nations/International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Commission on Disarmament Education, Conflict Resolution and Peace and is a National Council member of the United Nations Association of the USA. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. He was elected, effective June 2011, to the position of international president of the IAUP, an organization of more than 700 higher education CEOs from around the world.

In 2007, Dr. Adams was named to the steering committee of the World Bank’s Researchers Alliance for Development. He holds a B.Sc. from Illinois State University, an M.Sc. from University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University.