AD search back on for FAMU

President James H. Ammons, Ph.D., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The search for an athletics director at Florida A&M is back to square one. FAMU President James Ammons said Thursday he has decided to extend the search by continuing to take applications for a permanent AD. Ammons also shot down reports that interim athletic director Mike Smith will be named the permanent replacement, although he said Smith could apply for the position.

Ammons' announcement during an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat came almost two months to the day in February when he told staff at an athletic department meeting that he'd have a decision within a week. He has since reconsidered but didn't make a statement until Thursday, when he said advertising for the position will resume.
"I want to make certain that we have reached all the talent for this position," Ammons said. "I just want to make sure I have a pool that is broad enough and rich enough to make this important decision."

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FAMU Kicks Off President's Tour

Photo: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University President, Dr. James H. Ammons

FAMU Kicks Off President's Tour: FAMU Up Close and Personal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) President James H. Ammons will start his eight city tour beginning March 8, 2008, to meet students, parents, business executives and alumni throughout the state as he works to build enrollment and donor and corporate support.

“This tour will give us the opportunity to tell our story to people across Florida and help us continue to boost enrollment while recruiting some of the state’s best and brightest students,” said Ammons.

The tour will take Ammons and a team of administrators, recruitment advisers, and students through eight cities including Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Miami, Pensacola, Dothan, Ala., Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach and Sarasota. Ammons also will visit the homes of two high school seniors who have been offered full scholarships to FAMU for fall 2008.

“This is an excellent opportunity for me to personally meet students and tell them why they should attend Florida A&M University,” said Ammons. “Florida is a very competitive market in terms of choice for higher education, and I want students, parents and supporters to understand that FAMU has something very unique to offer.”

The FAMU Connection, the university’s recruitment/performing group, will accompany President Ammons on the trip along with several FAMU administrators and student ambassadors and leaders appearing at high schools and student receptions.