Renu Khator
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| Renu Khator | |
| 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 |
| 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 current president of the University of Houston and chancellor of the University of Houston System. Before assuming the position in January of 2008, Khator served as provost and senior vice-president at the University of South Florida. She is the first foreign-born president of the university, and the second woman to hold the position.[2]
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[edit] Career
Prior to moving to the United States, Khator earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kanpur in 1973.[3] Moving soon thereafter, Khator 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). Khator 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 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 board of regents for the dual-position.[4] Khator officially took her position in January of 2008.
[edit] Personal life
Through a traditional arranged marriage, Renu Khator married her husband Suresh Khator in 1974.[5] Suresh Khator, 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.
[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. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Thai, Kim (2007-10-16). "Renu Khator: teacher, poet, community leader". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Resume of Renu Khator, Ph.D.. UH Office of the Chancellor and President. 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. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ Colavecchio-Van Sickler, Shannon (2007-10-16). "Longtime USF administrator is leaving". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
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| Preceded by Jay Gogue |
President of the University of Houston 2008- |
Succeeded by None |
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