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Employee Spotlight Experience Design MPA 2017 2010–2014
Recreation management professor Brad Harris doesn’t want to be one of those people who go through the motions every day. He’s never been the kind of person to just daydream about making a difference—he actually does something about it. This mentality has inspired Harris to work in nonprofits throughout his life.
Jeffery Thompson stands before a large crowd once again, delivering the words he has prepared. All eyes are on him, but with eighteen years of teaching under his belt, Thompson remains unfazed. As he finishes speaking, the audience rewards him with a roar of applause for his performance. The curtains close, and Thompson can add another playbill bearing his name to his budding collection.
Heather Chewning received the President's Appreciation Award at BYU's annual University Conference on August 27.
MPA professors are expanding their influence outside the classroom. Find out what drives them when they are not teaching classes.