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Jake B. Schrum, a native Texan who grew up in Sugar Land, near Houston, has served as a college and university administrator for more than 27 years. Having lived in Texas, Georgia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, Schrum has been an administrator at two major research universities and three liberal arts colleges. He is widely recognized as an author and speaker in the field of educational advancement. He is currently a leading proponent of moral leadership in higher education and recently edited a book entitled "Justice for All." In addition, he has written "Democracy's Last Stand: The Role of the New Urban University." In February 2000, the Association of Governing Boards in Washington, D.C., published a book, edited by Schrum, entitled "A Board's Guide to Comprehensive Campaigns."

In January 2000, Schrum was elected president of Southwestern University. He took office July 1, 2000.