James H. McCormick

James Harold McCormick (born c. 1939) is an American academic administrator who was chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system from 2001 to 2011. He was previously the first chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for eighteen years.

Life
McCormick was born c. 1939. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He completed a master's degree in curriculum and administration and a D.Ed. in educational administration from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. His 1963 dissertation was titled, Differences in the Relationship Between Achievement and Selected Measures of Aptitude Under Programmed and Non-Programmed Instruction.

In 1965, McCormick became part of the faculty at Shippensburg State College, starting as an associate professor in the Department of Education and Psychology. Over the years, he took on various roles within the institution, including assistant dean of academic affairs, acting dean of teacher education, assistant to the president, and vice president for administration. He actively participated in the faculty senate and played a significant role in negotiating the initial faculty contract in from 1971 to 1972 as one of the two vice-presidents on the commonwealth team.

In 1973, McCormick became the president of Bloomsburg State College, succeeding Robert Nossen. He served in the role until 1983. He was later the first chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for eighteen years. From July 1, 2001, to July 31, 2011, McCormick was the chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

McCormick married educator Maryan G. McCormick. They are the parents of business executive and politician David McCormick.