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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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Here's a way for UCF Coach George O'Leary to improve the Knights' offense
George O'Leary is not going to retire. George O'Leary is not going to be fired. This much we know. We know it because O'Leary and UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble have told us so. And you know what? Both men are making the same decisions we'd...Tags: Citrus Bowl, Baseball, Football, University of Florida, George O'Leary
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We think: While others struggle, university presidents are living large
They run vast organizations whose fortunes have suffered during economic hard times. And yet, these men and women at the top continue to be richly compensated, while employees suffer the burden of stagnant pay or even layoffs. No, we're not talking about...Tags: Charlie Crist, Charity, Florida, University of Florida, National Government
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UF's president earns $731,811 while tuition rises
Sentinel Staff WriterUniversity of Florida President Bernie Machen is again one of the 10 highest-paid chief executives at public research universities in the United States, according to an annual survey released today. The University of Central Florida's John Hitt,...Tags: CEO Pay, Florida International University, Corporate Officers, Wages and Pensions, Florida
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Outdoor ice skating rink at UCF Arena is centerpiece of holiday events
Sentinel Staff WriterA skating rink? Outdoors? In Florida? Yes, yes, yes It's the centerpiece of a 50-day, family-friendly holiday extravaganza focused on UCF Arena called "Light Up UCF," which opens today Why is it called "Light Up UCF"? One clue: the synchronized light...Tags: Christmas, University of Central Florida Arena, Florida, Holidays
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Bring your ice skates to 'Light Up UCF'
Sentinel Staff WriterA skating rink? Outdoors? In Florida? Yes, yes, yes. It's the centerpiece of a 50-day, family-friendly holiday extravaganza focused on UCF Arena called "Light Up UCF," which opens today. Why is it called "Light Up UCF"? One clue: the synchronized light...Tags: Christmas, University of Central Florida Arena, Florida, Holidays
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We think: UCF should address concerns, questions after death of player
It's understandable for the University of Central Florida to treat the death of one if its football players like a family matter. The sense of loss is deep. What's not understandable is dismissing legitimate concerns about the death of Ereck Plancher...Tags: University of Central Florida, ESPN, Florida State University, George O'Leary, Colleges and Universities
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University of Central Florida celebrates 40 years of growth
Sentinel Staff WriterThe state school that would become the University of Central Florida held its first classes 40 years ago today amid great optimism. It also happened to be one of the most turbulent times in the nation's history. Students, staff and faculty who were...Tags: University of Central Florida Knights, University of Central Florida, Martin Luther King Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Population
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Researchers will study energy efficiency at new UCF center
Special to the SentinelSiemens Energy Center, a new research facility for the study of energy efficiency, was dedicated Wednesday morning on UCF's main campus. UCF President John Hitt, Neal Gallagher, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, and Randy Zwirn,...Tags: Corporate Officers, Engineering, Conservation, Employees, National Government
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George O'Leary's snub of Sentinel hurts everyone
Sentinel ColumnistA few years ago, I shredded Bobby Bowden. Absolutely destroyed him in a column after he wrote a letter to a judge on behalf of Michael Gibson, a deranged serial rapist who once played briefly for Florida State. Bowden was said to be livid about the...Tags: Rape, Health and Safety at School, Periodicals, Bobby Bowden, Florida State University
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The final workout of Ereck Plancher
Kyle Hightower and Tim Stephens, Sentinel Staff WritersUCF football player Ereck Plancher, a 19-year-old freshman receiver from Naples, collapsed after an offseason workout supervised by Knights Coach George O'Leary and his staff on March 18. He was transported to a nearby hospital and died about an hour...Tags: David Kelly, George O'Leary, Physical Fitness
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Last year's list
1. Rich Crotty, Orange County mayor 2. John Hitt, UCF president 3. Buddy Dyer, Orlando mayor 4. Mel Martinez, U.S. senator 5. Al Weiss, Walt Disney parks and resorts president 6. Jim Pugh, developer 7. Jim Seneff, CNL Financial Group CEO 8....Tags: Walt Disney, Bill Nelson, Regional Authority, Orlando Magic, Clarence Otis
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The 25 most powerful people in Central Florida: 1-5
As we have worked our way up the year's list of "The 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida," we passed CEOs, philanthropists, political players and rising stars. But now we've reached the top and find five people who have control over the roads on...Tags: Gary, Roman Catholic, CNL Financial Corporation, Mel Martinez, John Morgan
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