Local updates from The Crow's Nest for March 3, 2021:
Park University Announces Key Appointments and Promotions
Park University, a renowned institution based in Kansas City, Missouri, has announced several significant changes within its ranks. Here's a roundup of the latest developments:
- New Leadership in Operations: Kena Wolf has been appointed as the interim chief operating officer at Park University.
- Academic Promotions and Tenure: Adrian James, Ph.D., has been promoted to associate professor of management and granted tenure. Mohamed Abualhaija, D.B.A., and Toni-Rochelle Ford, Ph.D., have also been approved for tenure as associate professors of accounting and marketing, respectively. Greg Moore, D.B.A., has been promoted to associate professor of finance.
- Structural Changes: The Office of Campus Safety and Office of Environmental Health and Safety now report to Kevin Martineau, senior director of facilities and operations. The Office of Alumni Relations now falls under the Office of University Advancement.
In addition to these changes, several faculty members and alumni have made notable strides:
- Recognised Alumni: Edna Martinson, '12, was named in February to Forbes magazine's "Next 1000," an initiative that highlights entrepreneurial heroes across the country. Carneysha Mendoza, '16, a U.S. Capitol Police captain, testified before the U.S. Senate and her speech was featured on C-SPAN, CNN, MSNBC, and other news outlets, as well as The Kansas City Star.
- Promotions: Stacy Johnson was promoted from assistant director of online operations to director of the Faculty Administrative Support Team (FAST) at Park University. Katie Ervin, Ed.D., became the associate vice president of strategic alliances, responsible for expanding Park's network of academic and employer relationships and noncredit enrollments.
- Awards and Recognition: Crystal Young-Haskins, '07, M.E. '11, was honored with a Legend Among Us Award as part of the sixth annual Arkansas Heritage Celebration of Black History Month. Sophia Pretrick, '94, was one of 12 people honored by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken with a new International Anticorruption Champions Award.
- Faculty Achievements: Roland Alforque, a junior criminal justice administration/security major at Park University's Hill Air Force Base (Utah) Campus, was the first Air Force civilian to use the new Civilian College of the Air Force program. Alex Silvius, Ph.D., associate professor of physics, and Toni-Rochelle Ford, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing, were interviewed for various news stories.
Furthermore, Park University has been recognised in several rankings. The university was ranked No. 7 on BestValueSchools.org's "Best 16 Master's in Security in 2021" list, No. 10 on BachelorsDegreeCenter.org's "25 Best Bachelor's in Multimedia Design for 2021" list and No. 14 on its "25 Best Bachelor's in Biology for 2021" list, and No. 30 on Study.com's "Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in History" list. Intelligent.com also ranked Park University in various lists, including top positions in logistics, adult education, construction management, interior design, supply chain management, probation officer, reading and literacy, MBA in IT, human resources, and communications degree programs.
Upcoming events at Park University include the International Center for Music Concert, "Witness: A Retrospective Featuring the Art of Jason Pollen and the Music of Park University's International Center for Music," scheduled for March 5, and the Dr. Doris A. Howell Leadership Awards on April 14.
Please note that detailed information about the current organisational structures of Park University’s offices and departments following the announced changes in February 2021 is not readily available in the provided search results. For precise, current organisational information, it is recommended to check Park University’s official website or contact their administrative offices directly.
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At Park University, faculty members like Alex Silvius, Ph.D., and Toni-Rochelle Ford, Ph.D., continue to pursue personal growth and learning through their academia, as demonstrated by their interviews for news stories. Furthermore, the university's focus on education-and-self-development is evident in the achievements of its students, such as Roland Alforque, who was the first Air Force civilian to use the new Civilian College of the Air Force program.
