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The fourth president of the University of Central Florida, John C. Hitt has served in the position since 1992. Raised in Houston, Texas, Hitt graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. At Tulane University, he completed both his MS and his Ph.D. by 1966 and that's where his career began as an assistant professor. In 1969, Hitt moved to Texas Christian University, working as associate professor of psychology. Three years later, he became associate dean of the university; in 1974 he became vice president of the school's Research Foundation and soon after dean of the graduate school. After serving as provost and vice president for acade...
The fourth president of the University of Central Florida, John C. Hitt has served in the position since 1992. Raised in Houston, Texas, Hitt graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. At Tulane University, he completed both his MS and his Ph.D. by 1966 and that's where his career began as an assistant professor. In 1969, Hitt moved to Texas Christian University, working as associate professor of psychology. Three years later, he became associate dean of the university; in 1974 he became vice president of the school's Research Foundation and soon after dean of the graduate school. After serving as provost and vice president for academic affairs and professor of psychology at Bradley University in Illinois for ten years, he moved to the University of Maine in 1987 as vice president for academic affairs and professor of psychology. Four years later he was named interim president of the school before accepting the president position at the University of Central Florida. He serves on various boards throughout Central Florida, is an avid fisherman and has been married for 39 years. Hitt has two children and two grandchildren.
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Report: UCF’s Hitt is nation’s 9th highest paid public college president
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelUniversity of Central Florida President John Hitt is the nation's 9th highest paid public college president for the second straight year, according to a report released today. Hitt earned $741,500 in total compensation for the 2011 fiscal year while the... -
Florida universities rank high in presidential pay
Florida's universities trail the nation when it comes to state funding and academic rankings, but they do score high in one area: pay for their top leaders. The median pay for presidents of the eight research universities in Florida was $510,000 during...Tags: University of Florida, James H. Ammons, Research, University of Miami, University of Central Florida
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FAMU supporters angry about editorials
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelThe Rattler Nation blog is unhappy with the Orlando Sentinel's editorial board because it called for the resignation of FAMU President James Ammons. You can read the RN's original reaction here and the reaction to Wednesday's follow-up editorial here. You... -
WUCF TV: Bang-up start-up
As start-ups go, WUCF TV didn't have an easy birth last year. "We did not take over a station. We created one from scratch," University of Central Florida President John Hitt said recently. "We inherited no cameras, no equipment and no crew." Yet...
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UCF leaders say future is bright in Big East despite league's drama
UCF Athletic Director Todd Stansbury said the Knights' future is bright in the Big East regardless of the drama unfolding within the conference.
Big East Commissioner John Marinatto was reportedly forced to resign Sunday, with leaders of some current...Tags: Pittsburgh Panthers, Southern Methodist Mustangs, Conference USA, Football, University of Central Florida Knights
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UCF Athletics Association files appeal in Ereck Plancher wrongful-death case
The UCF Athletics Association filed its appeal in the Ereck Plancher wrongful-death case, focusing on three issues it argues should lead to the dismissal of the case, limit damages paid to the former football player's family or trigger a new trial....Tags: Heart Problems, Football, Lawyers, College Sports, Trials
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Seminole State graduates largest class
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelSeminole State College graduated its largest class on Friday, awarding more than 1,600 associate degrees and program certificates during a commencement ceremony. John Hitt, president of the University of Central Florida, was the keynote speaker. During... -
Tax collector — an unneeded elected position
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelSo now we have a string of former and career politicians salivating at the opening in the Orange County Tax collector's office – and the $150,000 paycheck that 95-year-old Earl K. Wood is finally leaving behind. This seems like a good time to... -
UCF schedules events to honor President Hitt’s 20th anniversary
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe University of Central Florida will celebrate President John Hitt's 20th anniversary with several events this week. There will be a special celebration tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom of UCF's Student Union. A breakfast honoring Hitt, who... -
With Hitt at helm, UCF has thrived
There aren't too many genuine leaders in these parts.
John Hitt is one of them.
In 1992, when Hitt took over the University of Central Florida, the school had 21,000 students.
Now it's one of the largest in America, with more than 58,000.
But it...Tags: Sports, University of Florida, University of Maryland, College Park, Florida Citrus Bowl, Football
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UCF library will be named after President Hitt
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelUniversity of Central Florida President John Hitt recently celebrated his 20th anniversary overseeing what has, in recent years, become the state's largest public university. To honor Hitt, university officials recently decided to name the school's... -
Report: UCF to become smoke-free in fall 2012
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelUCF President John Hitt announced during his State of the University address last fall that UCF was considering becoming smoke-free within a year. A report in the student newspaper this week offers some additional details about a plan to ban smoking at...
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