Furman University\u2019s Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has announced the new members of its 2019 Advisory Council, which supports and advocates for the program that provides working adults the opportunity to earn a degree from the university.<\/p>\n
The group, which was first formed in 2017, will meet on Jan. 31.<\/p>\n
Members of the Council include Upstate business and community leaders, as well as Furman alumni and instructors. During the meeting, members will review UES programs, course formats, enrollment and community engagement. A new Advisory Council is convened every other year.<\/p>\n
UES director Beth Crews sees the Advisory Council as crucial to the effectiveness of the program, saying, \u201cThrough our Advisory Council, we expand awareness of the exceptional degree programs Furman makes available to adult learners. We cultivate and deepen relationships, and solicit informed input from employers. Students then gain greater access to mentors and advocates, who ultimately help shape academic programs and inform learning outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The newly announced members of the 2019 UES Advisory Council are:<\/p>\n
Betsy Anthony
\nChief Operating Officer
\nFind Great People<\/p>\n
Paul Batson (\u201973)
\nPresident & Owner
\nBatson Accounting & Tax P.A.<\/p>\n
Jay Blankenship
\nRegional Workforce Advisor
\nSC Department of Commerce<\/p>\n
William Bridges (\u201975)
\nRetired
\nThe Graham Foundation<\/p>\n
Phil Corbett
\nContent Analytics Leader
\nIBM<\/p>\n
Doug Dorman
\nRetired
\nGreenville Health System<\/p>\n
Ramona Farrell
\nDirector
\nGreer Walker CPAs & Advisors<\/p>\n
Robyn Grable
\nFounder & CEO
\nVeterans Ascend<\/p>\n
John Harvey
\nVice President, Worldwide Human Resources
\nScanSource<\/p>\n
Anthony Herrera
\nExecutive Director, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
\nFurman University<\/p>\n
Dean Hybl
\nExecutive Director
\nTen at the Top<\/p>\n
Linda Jameison
\nAssistant Vice President, Student Success and Engagement
\nTriCounty Technical College<\/p>\n
Douglas Kim
\nPrincipal
\nDouglas Kim Law Firm<\/p>\n
Robin Knox
\nHuman Resources Director
\nNutra Manufacturing<\/p>\n
Carol Kunkel (\u201999)
\nInside Sales Director
\nABB<\/p>\n
Mark Loftin (\u201917)
\nSenior Manager, Data Governance & Management
\nTD Bank<\/p>\n
David Lucero
\nProgram Coordinator & Instructor
\nGreenville Technical College<\/p>\n
Sara Montero-Buria
\nManager, Community Engagement & Strategy
\nHispanic Alliance<\/p>\n
Johannes Mutzke
\nCo-Owner, Blue Ink Strategies LLC
\nGlobal Innovation Council Chairman & Chief of Staff
\nMichelin, North America<\/p>\n
Jamie Patterson
\nDirector of Career Services
\nClemson MBA Program<\/p>\n
Jamie Rhyne (\u201911)
\nPlant Manager
\nOrbis Corporation<\/p>\n
Ansel Sanders (\u201910)
\nPresident & CEO
\nPublic Education Partners<\/p>\n
Jokeitha Seabrook
\nDirector of Community & Partner Relations
\nUnited Way of Greenville County<\/p>\n
Evan Slavitt
\nGeneral Counsel
\nAVX<\/p>\n
Shaun Wagner
\nIT Manager
\nGreenville Hospital System<\/p>\n
Paul Wickensimer
\nClerk of Court
\nGreenville County Court<\/p>\n