Renu Khator
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| Renu Khator | |
| 13th President of the University of Houston | |
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| Term | 2007 – Present |
| Predecessor | Jay Gogue |
| Born | 19 June 1955 Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | University of Kanpur Purdue University |
| Residence | Houston, Texas |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Spouse | Suresh Khator (1974—) |
| Children | Pooja, Parul[1] |
| Website: UH Office of the President | |
Renu Khator (born 19 June 1955 in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) is the eighth chancellor of the University of Houston System and thirteenth president of the University of Houston. Before assuming the position in January 2008, she served as provost and senior vice-president at the University of South Florida. Khator is the first foreign-born president of the university, and the second woman to hold the position.[2] Khator is also the first Indian American woman to lead any major American university.[3]
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[edit] Career
Prior to moving to the United States, Renu earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kanpur in 1973.[4] Moving soon thereafter, she attended Purdue University, and received an M.A. in political science and a Ph.D. in political science and public administration in 1975 and 1985, respectively.
Beginning in 1985, Renu Khator began a twenty-two year career affiliation with the University of South Florida (USF). She served in various positions at USF, culminating in her position as provost and senior vice president of the university.
On 15 October 2007, the University of Houston announced Renu Khator as the sole-finalist for the vacant position of president at the university and chancellor of the affiliated system. On 5 November 2007, she was confirmed by the University of Houston System Board of Regents for the dual-position.[5] Renu Khator officially took her position in January 2008 and became the third person to hold a dual position of University of Houston System chancellor and University of Houston president.
[edit] Personal life
Through a traditional arranged marriage, Renu married her husband Suresh Khator in 1974.[6] Suresh—another Purdue graduate—holds a doctorate in engineering, and is a professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. The Khators have two daughters who are both ophthalmologists. As President of UH and Chancellor of the UH System, Khator lives in the Wortham House provided for her in the Southampton neighborhood of Houston.
[edit] References
- ^ Tresaugue, Matthew (2007-11-04). ""Leader ready to get UH out of shadows / Regents hopeful Khator's success in Florida will be duplicated here"". Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2007_4454326. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Thai, Kim (2007-10-16). ""Renu Khator: teacher, poet, community leader"". The Daily Cougar. http://media.www.thedailycougar.com/media/storage/paper1206/news/2007/10/16/News/Renu-Khator.Teacher.Poet.Community.Leader-3034801.shtml. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ "Neelam Deo, Renu Khator rock women's forum". India Abroad. 2008-07-18. http://www.uh.edu/about/offices/president/pdf/indiaabroad-070108.pdf. Retrieved on 2009-04-24.
- ^ "Resume of Renu Khator, Ph.D.". UH Office of the Chancellor and President. http://www.uh.edu/about/offices/president/resume. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Gerber, Eric (2007-11-05). ""Renu Khator Confirmed as New University of Houston & UH System Leader"". UH Office of University Communication. http://www.uh.edu/news-events/newsrelease.php?releaseid_int=76. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Colavecchio-Van Sickler, Shannon (2007-10-16). ""Longtime USF administrator is leaving"". St. Petersburg Times. http://www.sptimes.com/2007/10/16/news_pf/Hillsborough/Longtime_USF_administ.shtml. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
[edit] External links
- UH Office of the President & Chancellor
- Interview on C-SPAN program Q&A with host Brian Lamb
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| Preceded by Jay Gogue |
President of the University of Houston 2008— |
Succeeded by None |
