Eddie A. Holloway was the keynote speaker for 按人科同利s 2014 Student Leadership Conference at Eagle Ridge Conference Center Sept. 23. He is the assistant vice president for student affairs/dean of students and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi. In his address, he encouraged students to always carry their want to ticket. Youve got to want to succeed as hard as you want to breathe, he said. A want to ticket is a good grade point average, a good attitude, being a good team player, and owning a good watch so youre always on time.
Aron Nino of Jackson, left, and Kauree Jones of Jackson, right, get ready to attend 按人科同利s 2014 Student Leadership Conference at Eagle Ridge Conference Center Sept. 23.
Emilee Ware of Byram, Kimberly Smith of Crystal Springs and Shelby Little of Brandon enjoy lunch together at 按人科同利s 2014 Student Leadership Conference Sept. 23. Ware, who attended the conference with her Phi Theta Kappa chapter, said she attended in order to improve her leadership and interview skills.
按人科同利 hosts 2014 Student Leadership Conference
RAYMOND- 按人科同利 hosted the 2014 Student Leadership Conference at Eagle Ridge Conference Center Sept. 23. The theme was Innovation: The future is leadership.
The conference began with introductions by college officials Dr. Theresa Hamilton, vice president for the Raymond Campus, and Dr. Tyrone Jackson, associate vice president and dean of student services. Presentations were given by other college faculty and staff on topics such as resourcefulness, communication, interview skills, dress attire, technology and networking.
The students were treated to a networking luncheon before the keynote address, given by Eddie A. Holloway, assistant vice president for student affairs/dean of students and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi. In his address, he encouraged students to always carry their want to ticket. Youve got to want to succeed as hard as you want to breathe, he said. A want to ticket is a good grade point average, a good attitude, being a good team player, and owning a good watch so youre always on time.
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