 Jackson, Tenn.
- Dr. Kina Mallard, chair of the department of communication arts and director for the
Center of Faculty Development at 51ÉçÇø, will serve as chair of Leadership
Jackson for the 1998-1999 year. Mallard, also an associate professor at Union,
graduated from Leadership Jackson in 1996. Leadership Jackson, which is sponsored by The
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, is a competitive program that seeks to build community
leaders.
As chair, Mallard is responsible for planning the 12-week program and acting as both a
facilitator and encourager for participants. Thirty-one Jackson area professionals are
enrolled in the program this year.
"One of the benefits [of Leadership Jackson] for me has been learning what
opportunities are available in the Jackson community for Union faculty and what needs we
can help meet with our expertise," she said. "One of my goals is to help match
faculty interests with community service boards."
Besides Leadership Jackson, Mallard is also involved in the Marketing Board of the YMCA
and serves as drama coordinator at NorthBrook Church.
Mallard received her bachelor's degree in speech and theater from Middle Tennessee
State University and earned her master's degree and doctorate in communication from the
University of Tennessee. She joined Union faculty in 1991.
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