Delta Center for Economic Development to Host Leadership in Banking Series
JONESBORO – Those seeking continued education in the banking profession have an opportunity to further their knowledge with a series set to begin this fall on the campus of Arkansas State University.
The Delta Center for Economic Development (DCED) will host a Leadership in Banking Series, with sessions to be held in room 201 of the Delta Center.
The monthly meetings of regional bankers will explore contemporary issues and skills related to the banking industry. Most sessions will be led by professors from the Neil Griffin College of Business.
Sessions will be held as follows:
-- Wednesday, Sept. 11, Dr. David Kern, associate professor of finance and McAdams Frierson Chair of Bank Management, will lead the first session “Contemporary Issues in Banking,” from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
-- Wednesday, Oct. 9, C. David White, chief lending officer at Farmer’s Bank and Trust in Magnolia, will lead “Leadership in Lending,” from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
-- Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dr. Hilary Schloemer, associate professor of management, will lead “Management Issues in Banking,” from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
-- Wednesday, Dec. 11, Dr. H. Steve Leslie, assistant professor of business communication, will lead “Business Communication for Banking,” from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
-- Wednesday, Jan. 15, Dr. Katie Hill, associate professor of marketing and director of the R.M. “Bob” Wood Sales Leadership Center, will lead “Sales and Marketing for Banking,” from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
-- Wednesday, Feb. 12, Dr. Cliff E. Jones, deputy director of DCED, will lead “Leadership Fundamentals for Banking,” from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Participants will expand their knowledge and understanding of the banking profession, further develop skills in leadership and expand their network of colleagues.
Registration is $450 per person and can be completed online at AState.edu/DCED. For more information, one may contact the DCED office at 870-972-3000 or dced@AState.edu.
This series is sponsored by Jonesboro Unlimited.
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