UNT System
Lee Jackson was appointed Chancellor of the University of North Texas System on September 1, 2002 after a 30-year career in government in Dallas and the State of Texas.
The Chancellor reports to the UNT System Board of Regents, who are appointed by the Governor of Texas. Chancellor Jackson is responsible for policy direction, planning, and oversight of one general academic institution (UNT at Denton), one health science center (UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth), a new Dallas campus (the future UNT at Dallas), and other system initiatives.
Chancellor Jackson is the current President of the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Dallas, the Southern Sector Development Initiative, the Dallas Citizens Council and the Dallas Education Foundation.
Lee Jackson began his career in the Dallas City Manager’s Office, served 10 years in the Texas House of Representatives, and was elected four times as Dallas County Judge, chief elected official in the State’s second largest county.
He received many awards for regional leadership, initiated new programs in juvenile justice, air quality, and transportation, and led the opening of the Sixth Floor Museum, which has become the premiere visitor attraction in downtown Dallas.
His international activities include:
Chancellor Jackson was born in Austin, Texas, attended Dallas public schools, received his B.A. in Political Science from Duke University and his Masters of Public Administration from SMU.
| Awards Received |
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| Pitstick Regional Leadership Award, North Central Texas Council of Governments (2000) |
| Russell Perry Award, Texas Department of Transportation (1999) |
| TEAM Award Winner, North Texas Commission (1999) |
| Dallas Best Public Official, D Magazine, (1996) |
| Road Hand Award, Texas Good Roads Association (1990) |
| Ten Best Legislators, Texas Monthly (1983) |
| Legislative All-Star, D Magazine (1981) |