Union Hires New Dean

Barbourville native and Union College alumnus, Jerry G. Jackson, has taken the position of Dean of Enrollment Management at his alma mater, Union College.

Jackson will officially begin at the college on Monday, November 8, 2004. “I’m very excited about being back on campus in an official capacity. I’ve been a volunteer, avid supporter and occasionally worked under contract, but now I feel I can fully apply myself toward furthering the mission and vision of the college,” Jackson said.

Jackson will be responsible for meeting the college’s enrollment goals. “I know that there’s a lot involved in the realm of recruitment and enrollment. The college’s success is dependent upon the number of students who attend. I want to implement a plan that includes active recruitment within our region along with the recruitment that is currently being done,” he added.

With eleven years serving as a Youth Service Center Director for the Knox County Board of Education, Jackson brings with him a lot of experience in communications, managing people and budgets. He also has a working knowledge of governmentally funded programs and has worked as a marketing consultant, campaign manager, graphic designer and writer.

Currently, Jackson serves on the Board of Directors at Baptist Regional Medical Center, is President-elect of the local chapter of the Kiwanis Club, a member of the Kentucky Education Association, Chairman of the Knox-Laurel Adoptions Opportunity Board Pilot Project for Kentucky, sits on the review board for Knox County Foster Care and a member of the Knox County Literacy Council.

A graduate of Union College, Jackson received his bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism in 1990. In 2003, he obtained his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Tri-County and Leadership East-Kentucky where he received the “Leader Among Leaders Award in 2003. He is currently enrolled in Leadership Kentucky.

November 8, 2004

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