James Leon Pate, Ph.D.
Professor
Education
- B.S. Georgia Southwestern College, 1969
- M.Ed., Ed.S. Valdosta State University, 1971, 1974
- Ph.D. Florida State University, 1987
Professional Experience
- 1969 – 1974 - Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, Mitchell County, Georgia
- 1974-1984 - Principal, Mitchell County, Georgia
- 1985 – 1989 – Principal, Lowndes High School, Georgia
- 1989-1993 – Superintendent, Lowndes County Schools, Georgia
- 1994 – 1995 - Asst. Superintendent Coffee County Schools, Georgia
- 1995-2002 – Superintendent Decatur County Schools, Georgia
- 2002- Present, Asst. Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, VSU.
Research Interests
Leadership Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Culture and Climate, Learning Communities, Personnel Management, Higher Education Leadership, Leadership History, Educational Finance, Facilities Management, School Reform, Change Agents, Organizational Improvement