Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR Vice President of College Advancement, HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College Executive Director, HACC Foundation
How long have you been a part of the HACC Foundation Board? I have been a part of the HACC Foundation Board since March 2012.
Which HACC campus location do you represent? I represent and serve all five HACC campuses.
How long have you lived in the area? I have lived in the area since March 2012.
Why did you decide to become a member of the HACC Foundation Board? I became a member of the HACC Foundation Board when I accepted my current position at HACC. I accepted my position for three reasons:
HACC's excellent reputation in the community college world
The wonderful experience my husband and I had when we attended Dr. Ski's inauguration in October 2011
Dr. Ski, who is a remarkable leader
What is your professional background, including current employer and position?
Previously, I was the vice president of institutional advancement at Halifax Community College in North Carolina; vice president of college advancement at then-Lord Fairfax Community College (now named Laurel Ridge Community College); and director of institutional advancement at John Tyler Community College, also in Virginia. I served as executive director of the foundations at each of these institutions.
Inaddition,I was an assistantprofessor of public relationsatNorthCarolina A&TStateUniversity andadjunct faculty member in the School of MassCommunicationsatVirginiaCommonwealth University (VCU).
Iearned a Ph.D. in community college leadership in 2009 from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Also, I have a master'sdegree in masscommunicationsand a bachelor'sdegree in mass communications, both from VCU. I earned the prestigiousAccredited in Public Relations(APR)designation in 2000 from the Public Relations Society of America.
What do you enjoy the most about being a member of the HACC Foundation Board? I most enjoy changing students' lives, getting to know donors and why they choose to give to the HACC Foundation and planning for the future.
What are your hobbies and interests? Favoritephilanthropic causes:Highereducation, scholarships andyouth
Personalgoals:Write a book, serveas a corporate chiefofstaffandstart a mentoring program for girls
Hobbies:Read,watchcrime TV shows (LawandOrder,NCISand Criminal Minds) andspend time with family andfriends (especially my husband, Kevin)