Jim Carr Executive Vice President Carr 6ee6 continued growth, bright future for Univer6ity 'I love being a part of Harding,' executive vice president says : · · · · · · • · · · · · · by donda burright Because leadership is one of his strong qualities, Dr. Jim Carr, executive vice-president, is able to balance his duties as an active community leader, husband and father with his responsibilities as a Harding administrator. • have Diane Myhan as an administrative assis- • tant." • Carr was born and raised in Tallahassee, Fla. • He completed a degree in biology and gradu- • ated from Harding in 1970. He then went on to He believes in Harding and is an avid supporter • get his master's and doctoral degrees in higher • education, college administra- of the principles that she stands for. "Harding has a future brighter than ever with the best years lying in front of her," said Carr. Carr is dedicated to carrying out his responsibilities at Harding. "It is like I am running a political campaign, and Harding is my candidate," Carr said. He has many departments to look after and many responsibilities to maintain. Just a few of the areas Carr oversees are student services, advancement, public relations, the American Studies Institute and career planning services. ------------ tion. "Harding's reputation for combining spiritualitlj with arndemics is growing continuousltj. 9 love being a part of Harding 1Aniversit0 and her accomplishments. The edurntion at Harding is as strong as her faith." - Dr. Jim Carr Before returning to Harding, Carr worked for the American College Testing program (ACT) for 13 years. Carr and his family are members of Cloverdale Church of Christ. He also serves as a civic leader in the community of Searcy and has an active role in several organizations. A few of the organizations for which he serves as a board member are the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, the Government of Arkansas Forestry Commission and World Christ Carr is also faculty appointed in the College : Organization. of Business but has not taught for many years. • Carr enjoys helping others and being inCarr loves and appreciates all of the people • volved in the community around him. around him who make Harding's accomplish- : "Harding's reputation for combing spirituments possible. • ality with academics is growing continuously," "This area has had great success and I give • Carr said. "I love being a part of Harding Unifull credit to people that work with and around • versity and her accomplishments. The educame," Carr said. "I have been very blessed to : tion at Harding is as strong as her faith." Administrative Directors Nicky Boyd, Ed.D. Dir./Walton Scholars Tim Bruner, M.B.A. Ass't VP I Advancement Delores Carson, Ed.D. Ass't VP/Student Services David Crouch, B.S. Dir./Public Relations Greg Harnden, M.A. Dir./ Athletics Peggy Huckeba, A.D.N. Ass't Dean of Students Roddy Mote, M.Ed. Ass't Dean of Students Jon Roberts, Ed.D. Dir./Student Financial Services Mike Williams, B.B.A. Ass't VP I Admissions & Student Financial Services executive vice president 137
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