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Derrick Jones
Upward Bound Executive Director, Mississippi Valley State University
Location: Greenwood, MS United States
Joined: Oct 28th, 2005

About (request update)

Current Whereabouts:

I reside in Greenwood, MS. I have been here for approximately 10 years. I currently work at a HBCU as a guidance counselor. The university is Mississippi Valley State University.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My ultimate career goal is to one day become a college president

Education (request update)

Alcorn State University class of 2001

Undergrad Major: Counseling

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Everyone knew me as "Dirty Bird" in college. My name was obselete while in college.

Most Memorable Moment:

My most memorable moment in college was when my father and I graduated together. He received his Masters and I received a bachelors.

Alcorn State University class of

Grad Major:

High School: West Bolivar High in Rosedale, MS class of 1995

Activities & Accomplishments:

Senior Prom King, best dressed male, and most wittiest student

Experience

I currently work with Mississippi Valley State University as Upward Bound Executive Director
I have 10 years of experience working in the Counseling industry.

Executive Director | MVSU Upward Bound Project
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Policy making for the project, ensuring compliance with federal and university regulations, selecting and supervising staff, establishing community relationships, and completing reports to the U.S. Department of Education.

Senior Counselor/Testing Coordinator | Upward Bound
From January 2002 to December 2009 • 7 year(s)
Scheduling students, conducting personal and group counseling sessions, recruiting at-risk students, administering standardized tests, and preparing annual performance reports.

Guidance Counselor | Leflore County High School
From January 2001 to December 2002 • 1 year(s)
Scheduling students, conducting personal and group counseling sessions, administering standardized tests, and evaluating test results.

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Guestbook Comments

	Same thing here...I'm about to be a daddy in about two weeks!! Tagged by Sam O'Bryant on 02/17/2006

	Nothing but work bro, what's up with you man? Tagged by Derrick Jones on 02/17/2006

	What's the deal, Bird? Tagged by Sam O'Bryant on 02/17/2006

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