Glen D. Johnson, Jr.
| Glen D. Johnson, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 8th Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education | |
|
Assumed office 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Paul G. Risser |
| 35th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
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In office 1991–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd L. Benson |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
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In office 1982–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 20, 1954 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
University of Oklahoma OU College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer, educator, politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Glen D. Johnson Jr. (born April 20, 1954) is the 8th and current Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, a state system comprising 25 state colleges and universities, 10 constituent agencies, one higher education center and independent colleges and universities coordinated with the state system.[1]
Background
Johnson is the 8th Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education having assumed the position in January, 2007. He previously served ten years as the 16th president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma.[2]
Personal
Born in Oklahoma City, Johnson is the son of former U.S. Congressman Glen D. Johnson, Sr. and Imogene Johnson. He graduated from Muskogee High School in 1972, completing his bachelor's degree and juris doctorate from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.
Glen Johnson, Jr. married Melinda Pierce, an alumna of Southeastern. Johnson was inducted in 2006 into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.[3] Johnson was succeeded as President of the Durant campus by Michael D. Turner.
In 1990, he became Speaker of the State House in 1990 at age 36, the youngest in the state's history.[4]
Education
- B.A., 1976 University of Oklahoma
- J.D., 1979 University of Oklahoma[4]
Oklahoma Service Succession
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 1982–1997 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Steve Lewis |
Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 1991–1997 |
Succeeded by Lloyd L. Benson |
| Preceded by Larry Williams |
President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University 1997–2007 |
Succeeded by Michael Turner |
| Preceded by Paul G. Risser |
Chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Under Governor Brad Henry 2007 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
References
- ↑ Glen Johnson, Jr. profile, okhighered.org; accessed August 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Johnson named Chancellor", se.edu; accessed August 13, 2014.
- ↑ Johnson inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame (2006), se.edu; accessed August 13, 2014.
- 1 2 Profile, time.com; accessed August 13, 2014.