360 Leadership Series Luncheon

Raised in a small town (pop. 900) in Ohio, Dr. Rick Niece attended a school that housed all classes, grades 1-12, in one building. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Speech from Ohio State University. He also holds a Masters Degree and Ph.D. from Kent State University.   Niece began his career in education as a high school English and speech teacher, and he subsequently held a variety of administrative positions at the public school level. In 1988, he left the public school sector to enter higher education where he has served in several positions: professor, academic dean, provost, and executive vice president. In 1997, he was named President of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas.  He and his wife, Sherée, currently live in Clarksville, where they are the proud parents of 625 students. During his presidency at the University of the Ozarks, the campus has experienced a number of successes. These include: tripling the value of the endowment, growing enrollment by over 30%, improving retention and graduation rates, increasing the number of full-time faculty from 28 to 50, and balancing the budget for thirteen consecutive years while maintaining a debt-free campus. Winner of several professional awards, Niece is also the author of a recently published book, The Side-Yard Superhero. The Side-Yard Superhero is book I of a trilogy that drifts back softly to small town life and simpler times. Book honors include Finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award; New York Book Festival Honorable Mention in Autobiographies; and the Book Expo of America New Title Showcase Buzz Book Bronze Award. The 360 Leadership Series was created by a group of John Brown University alumni to provide professional development, networking opportunities and spiritual growth for River Valley professionals. Luncheons are held the first Thursday of the month. Join us again in February 2010 for another Spring Series.

 

Tickets are $15 for each event and may be purchased on the web at www.360LeadershipSeries.com. Table sponsorships are also available for $500.00. As a table sponsor, you will receive a table for eight at all four luncheons, your name or your firm’s name on promotional materials, and special recognition at each luncheon.

 

For more information call:

479-285-5233 or 479-719-1262

 

Noon-1 p.m.

4600 Towson Ave.

Fort Smith, AR