304: The 24/7 Commitment of a College President - with Dr. Jason Morrison, Chancellor, Southern Arkansas University Tech

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series Episode #97! your guest is Dr. Jason Morrison, Chancellor at Southern Arkansas University Tech, & your sponsor is Glacier!  

Jason comes on EdUp to discuss the role of Southern Arkansas University Tech in its (rural) area.  They are in the heart of the defense industry right around companies like Lockheed Martin & Aerotech, & he literally knows when they are testing rockets because the ground shakes.  Jason also talks about how he & his family moved into the dorms to help quell some of the student concerns - above all, he wants students to take pride in themselves & their community college education.  This is not an episode to miss, Jason is a PASSIONATE leader!

Dr. Jason Morrison has been the Chancellor since January 3, 2017. Dr. Morrison has served on the LeFlore County Youth Service board, the LeFlore County Historical Society board, & is a member of Rotary International. Prior to his service in LeFlore County, Jason served in Leadership Columbus, Optimist International, as Altus Chamber Ambassador, & on the Committee of 100, a committee dedicated to efforts of creating a joint relationship with the Altus, Oklahoma community & Altus Air Force Base. Dr. Morrison is also a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission which is an accrediting body for higher education.

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