William Peace University Names Dr. Jeffrey Carr Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Business Administration
Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Licensed Attorney and Marketing Expert to Downtown Campus
Raleigh, NC, September 24, 2014 --(PR.com)-- William Peace University, (http://www.peace.edu/) a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, is proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Jeffrey Carr as Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Business Administration. In his roles, Carr will redesign and execute plans to transform the business program at WPU into a leading degree program in the Triangle. Additionally, he will implement a skills-based learning curriculum to provide students with the tools necessary to be successful in their careers.
Prior to joining William Peace University, Carr worked as a licensed attorney and mediator while also serving as Campus Dean at Strayer University, Department Chair at Herzing University, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Akron. On top of his legal and higher education work, Carr also worked in sales and marketing for more than 20 years. He earned a JD from the University of Akron, a MBA in Marketing and Finance from Kent State University, and a BSBA in Management from Youngstown State University.
“This is an exciting time to be at William Peace University,” Carr said. “The business climate and requirements for graduates is rapidly changing, and WPU is on the leading edge of providing real world skills to our graduates to help build Raleigh as a leading business community in the world marketplace.”
“We’re very excited to bring in such an experienced and passionate leader in Dr. Carr,” said Debra M. Townsley, President of William Peace University. “He understands the demands of the current job market and will work hard to ensure our students are prepared and ready for success in the real world.”
“When one hears of a 15 to one student to faculty ratio for a university, it is assumed there will be a tight-knit, family-like atmosphere and that is exactly what Professor Carr brings to the table,” said Heather Johnson, Business Administration ’15. “He works with students on all aspects of their education and further pursuits with passion and interest. Carr is a fantastic addition.”
Carr resides in Raleigh with his wife, Kaylie. He has two sons who are students at Appalachian State University and UNC Charlotte, majoring in Paleoecology and Electrical Engineering.
For the latest news and updates on William Peace University, please visit: http://www.peace.edu/news/.
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About William Peace University:
William Peace University is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 1857 as Peace Institute, offering education for boys and girls in primary grades and to women from high school to college. Peace, an all-women's college, became a four-year baccalaureate college and graduated its first bachelor's students in August of 1996. Exclusively an all-women's institution for its first 152 years, Peace began offering coeducational evening courses through the William Peace School of Professional Studies in 2009. In 2011, Peace College transitioned to William Peace University and welcomed its first coeducational class to itsday program in fall 2012. Its mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 90 percent of the university's graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. In fact, the University is ranked No. 1 in the nation among colleges with the highest rate of internships, according to a 2013 study conducted by U.S. News & World Report. For more information on WPU, please visit www.peace.edu.
Prior to joining William Peace University, Carr worked as a licensed attorney and mediator while also serving as Campus Dean at Strayer University, Department Chair at Herzing University, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Akron. On top of his legal and higher education work, Carr also worked in sales and marketing for more than 20 years. He earned a JD from the University of Akron, a MBA in Marketing and Finance from Kent State University, and a BSBA in Management from Youngstown State University.
“This is an exciting time to be at William Peace University,” Carr said. “The business climate and requirements for graduates is rapidly changing, and WPU is on the leading edge of providing real world skills to our graduates to help build Raleigh as a leading business community in the world marketplace.”
“We’re very excited to bring in such an experienced and passionate leader in Dr. Carr,” said Debra M. Townsley, President of William Peace University. “He understands the demands of the current job market and will work hard to ensure our students are prepared and ready for success in the real world.”
“When one hears of a 15 to one student to faculty ratio for a university, it is assumed there will be a tight-knit, family-like atmosphere and that is exactly what Professor Carr brings to the table,” said Heather Johnson, Business Administration ’15. “He works with students on all aspects of their education and further pursuits with passion and interest. Carr is a fantastic addition.”
Carr resides in Raleigh with his wife, Kaylie. He has two sons who are students at Appalachian State University and UNC Charlotte, majoring in Paleoecology and Electrical Engineering.
For the latest news and updates on William Peace University, please visit: http://www.peace.edu/news/.
New Media Content:
facebook.com/WPeaceU
twitter.com/WPeaceU
youtube.com/WPeaceU
instagram.com/WPeaceU
About William Peace University:
William Peace University is located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 1857 as Peace Institute, offering education for boys and girls in primary grades and to women from high school to college. Peace, an all-women's college, became a four-year baccalaureate college and graduated its first bachelor's students in August of 1996. Exclusively an all-women's institution for its first 152 years, Peace began offering coeducational evening courses through the William Peace School of Professional Studies in 2009. In 2011, Peace College transitioned to William Peace University and welcomed its first coeducational class to itsday program in fall 2012. Its mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 90 percent of the university's graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. In fact, the University is ranked No. 1 in the nation among colleges with the highest rate of internships, according to a 2013 study conducted by U.S. News & World Report. For more information on WPU, please visit www.peace.edu.
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