Jo Ann M. Gora
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Jo Ann M. Gora is an American academic and college administrator. She was the 14th President of Ball State University. Before coming to Ball State she was a chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston, and, prior to that, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Old Dominion University in Virginia.
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Jo Ann M. Gora | |
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President of Ball State University | |
In office 2004–2014 | |
Preceded by | Blaine A. Brownell |
Succeeded by | Paul W. Ferguson |
Chancellor of University of Massachusetts Boston | |
In office 2001–2004 | |
Preceded by | Jean F. MacCormack (Interim) |
Succeeded by | J. Keith Motley (Interim) |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City |
Spouse | Roy Budd |
Children | 2 (including one stepdaughter) |
Residence | Bracken House |
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In the 2011-2012 academic year, Gora was the fifth-highest paid public college president in the United States, with a total compensation of $984,647.[1] In October 2013, Gora announced that she would be retiring on June 30, 2014, after 10 years of service.[2]