AAMU President Dr. Daniel Wims gets new contract extension

The Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees voted to extend the contract of current president Dr. Daniel K. Wims for an additional two years beyond his initial contract.

Wims will now serve as president through 2032.

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Dr. Daniel K. Wims gets contract extended through 2032

wims governor2022 — Dr. Daniel K. Wims had his contract extended to 2032. (Alabama A&M University)

Wims began his tenure as president at AAMU January 1, 2022, after serving at the university as provost and vice president of research and sponsored programs for 12 years.

Wims’ initial contract was extended two years ago to December 31, 2030 with the new extension and salary increase now extending his tenure to 10 years. The contract extension and compensation adjustment followed the Board’s annual presidential evaluation.

This second contract extension aligns with the university’s priority of stability and leadership to achieve continued growth, according to the university.

“I thank the Board of Trustees for the opportunity to continue serving Alabama A&M. The collective commitment and dedication of our administrative team, faculty, staff, students and alumni is to be commended.

I look forward to our continued growth and success as we elevate Alabama A&M to produce the brightest students to become leaders who are change makers.”

_{Dr. Daniel K. Wims, president of Alabama A&M University}

Some of the accomplishments listed by the Board of Trustees in relation to the contract extension include:

Three years of consecutive record-breaking enrollment (2023-2025)
Campus Renovations
- New Student Union
- New science building (currently under construction)
- Completed residence hall renovations (Morris Hall and Stephens Hall)
- Creek erosion repair
Increased research funding, federal and state appropriations
New academic offerings
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence
- Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master’s Degree in Food Science Business
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
- Ph.D. in Social Work
- College Bridge Dual Enrollment Program