- Home
- News & Media Resources
- Media Contacts and Releases
- 2020 Releases
- December
- JCCC Announces New Vice President for Human Resources
December 11, 2020
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College (JCCC) announces the selection of Dr. Leslie Hardin for Vice President for Human Resources. The JCCC Board of Trustees approved her hiring at the Dec. 10, 2020, meeting. Dr. Hardin currently serves as Chief of Human Resources at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. She will assume her new post on Jan. 19, 2021.
“We attracted an incredibly diverse pool of applicants and candidates for this position who offered community and technical college experience, as well as university, municipal and private sector knowledge,” JCCC President Andy Bowne said. “The selection committee brought forward four highly qualified finalists and I believe Dr. Leslie Hardin is the best choice from the four finalists.
“The selection committee and I were impressed with Dr. Hardin’s HR experience in higher education in Tennessee and Georgia, as well as her student affairs and adjunct teaching experience. With over 15 years in human resources and 12 years in higher education, Dr. Hardin has had extensive involvement with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.”
Dr. Hardin shares, “Human resources is not my career, it’s my passion. Over almost two decades I have prepared myself for exactly what JCCC offers to the community: educational excellence, innovation and a commitment to student success. These core principles are what led me to pursue and accept the opportunity at JCCC.”
As Vice President, Dr. Hardin will serve as a member of the JCCC executive leadership team in the President’s Cabinet. Earlier this week, Dr. Bowne announced a restructuring of the President’s Cabinet to better support the developing strategic direction of the College, the work done in each of its branches and the shared focus to create equitable student success.
###
Chris Gray
Associate Vice President
Strategic Communications, Marketing
913-469-7623
chrisgray@jccc.edu
Callie Woods
Coordinator, Social Media and Content
913-469-8500, ext. 3749
cwoods19@jccc.edu
Tyler Cundith
Sports Information Director
913-469-8500, ext. 3122
tcundith@jccc.edu
College Switchboard
913-469-8500
-
Press ReleaseJCCC President Receives Paragon President Award for Outstanding Support of Student Success
April 08, 2021OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has recently selected Johnson County Community College President Dr. Andy Bowne to receive a 2021 Paragon Award for New Presidents. This award acknowledges new... -
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College recently awarded Kansas All-State Academic Team scholarships, each worth $300, to these Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members: Kristen Wright – Business...
-
Press ReleaseGKC Chef Association Names JCCC Chef Apprentice of 2020
March 25, 2021OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Greater Kansas City (GKC) Chefs Association has selected Cecilia Knight as Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Chef Apprentice of the Year for 2020. She is the 42nd... -
Press ReleaseJCCC Announces New Executive Vice President and COO
March 19, 2021OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College (JCCC) announces the selection of Michael (Mike) Neal for Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The JCCC Board of Trustees approved his hiring at the March 18,... -
Press ReleaseOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is proud to be on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced a 2020-2021 Fulbright U.S. Scholar. Laura-Harris Gascogne, fine arts professor, has accepted this...