Hopkinsville Community College President Dr. Alissa Young was recently named the 2019 Pacesetter by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations in District 2 which includes community colleges from 11 states and three territories.
A news release from the college the Pacesetter of the Year Award recognizes a chief executive officer at a two-year community or technical college or district office who has demonstrated leadership and support in the area of college communication and marketing.
Dr. Young is quoted as saying, “With a background in communications and teaching the subject for many years, I have a keen understanding of its importance. We have been able to make modest improvements in the marketing and communications area over the last year that have had a positive impact.”
Dr. Young now qualifies to be considered for the 2020 National Pacesetter Award, which will be announced at the national conference in Orlando, Florida in March.