James H. Ammons

Dr. James Ammons
10th President of Florida A & M University
In office July 2, 2007 – July 16, 2012
Preceded by	Castell V. Bryant
Succeeded by	Larry Robinson (chemist)
9th Chancellor of North Carolina Central University
In office 2001–2007
Personal details
Born	Central Florida
Spouse(s)	Judy Ammons (Ruffin)
Residence	Tallahassee, FL
Alma mater	Florida A&M University
Profession	Professor, Former President of Florida A&M University

Dr. James H. Ammons was the president of Florida A&M University (FAMU). He served from July 2, 2007 until his resignation took effect on July 16, 2012. He is a native Floridian who grew up in the heart of Florida's citrus belt. He graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1970 and entered Florida A&M University on the Thirteen College Curriculum Program during the fall semester of 1970.

In 1974, he graduated cum laude with a B.S. degree in Political Science. After being awarded the Minority Graduate Fellowship from the American Political Science Association, he earned a M.S. in Public Administration in 1975, and a Ph.D. in government in 1977, both from Florida State University.

Ammons began his teaching career in public policy and administration in 1977 as an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. He returned to FAMU in 1983 as an associate professor of political science, and in 1984, he was promoted to the position of Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1989, he was promoted to Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and also served as Director of Title III Programs. He was promoted to the rank of a full professor in 1993, and FAMU President Frederick S. Humphries appointed him to the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on October 1, 1995. At Florida A&M University, he developed more than 22 bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degree programs; and worked to reestablish the FAMU School of Law.

Ammons became the ninth chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) on June 1, 2001.

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