UT Tyler Appoints New Director of Longview University Center
May 29, 2019
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UT Tyler Appoints New Director of Longview University Center
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The University of Texas at Tyler has announced that Sherry Howard will serve as the new director of the Longview University Center. Howard will begin June 1.
"Mrs. Howard has extensive experience working with corporate and academic entities to build programs needed by the local community," said Dr. Colleen Swain, UT Tyler associate provost for undergraduate and online education. "We are pleased to bring her experience and expertise to the Longview community."
Howard was most recently the associate vice president for workforce and advancement at a college in Arkansas. In this position, she implemented and advanced continuing education opportunities for working professionals, worked with small business development councils and increased advancement initiatives.
She has experience working in the banking industry and the nonprofit sector.
"I am deeply honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve as the director of UT Tyler's Longview University Center," said Howard. "When I visited the campus, what appealed to me was the family-like atmosphere and the commitment of the faculty, staff and Development Council to UT Tyler's mission of student success. It was after this visit that I knew that the LUC team and I shared the same vision for the future of the campus. I look forward to working with LUC's students and team, as well as building and expanding partnerships within the Longview community."
Howard holds master of business administration and bachelor of business administration degrees.
A member of the prestigious UT System, The University of Texas at Tyler focuses on student success and innovative research in the more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered. With more than 10,000 students, UT Tyler has facilities in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.