Reece is serving as AVP for Enrollment Services, and Bruce is serving as AVP for Student Life. They are sharing the duties that had previously been handled by the Vice President for Student Affairs, a position the College has elected to not fill.
“In the interest of efficiency and effectiveness, we are taking advantage of the dynamic talent we already have in place,” said MSCC President Dr. Glen Fenter. “Jeremy and Gheric have the requisite leadership skills, experience, and enthusiasm to keep our institution moving forward.”
Dr. Barbara Baxter, MSCC Executive Vice President, said the promoted employees have distinguished themselves in support of the College’s mission.
“Jeremy has worked at the College for more than 10 years, and he has demonstrated his commitment and shared his talents while filling a variety of roles us,” she said. “He understands our mission and will no doubt continue to excel in his service to MSCC and the community in his new capacity.”
“Gheric is one of our newer employees, but he has shown that he has much to give toward our efforts to help students succeed. His background with at-risk students as a teacher, high school principal, and counselor makes him an exceptionally valuable asset for the College.”
Reece will oversee the Registrar/Admissions Office, the Title III Predominantly Black Institutions Grant department, and the Advising, Recruiting, and Student Success areas.
“Mid-South Community College is an amazing institution, and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve others while helping to change lives in our region,” Reece said. “I’m excited about my expanded role as an associate vice president and am committed to doing everything possible to maintain and strengthen our student-friendly environment.”
Bruce will administer TRiO Student Support Services, TRiO Educational Opportunity Center, Adult Education and Literacy, Career Pathways, Student Activities, Career Services, and Athletics/Intramurals.
“My diverse background has given me the opportunity to help bridge the gap between the business and educational communities, and my extensive experience in juvenile court, the business community, and the political and educational arenas has prepared me for this leadership role.” Bruce said.
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with students of all ages and backgrounds to help them achieve their personal and professional goals through higher education.”
Reece came to MSCC in September 2002 as a TRiO Educational Opportunity Center counselor. He later served as College Now Coordinator, Director of Admissions, Director of Recruiting and Admissions, and Director of Enrollment Services before accepting the associate VP position.
In 2004, Reece earned National Organization of Staff and Organizational Development and Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges recognition as MSCC’s Outstanding Staff Member.
A 1996 graduate of West Memphis High School, Reece attended Millsaps College before transferring to The University of Memphis where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He earned All-Region and All-American recognition as a member of the U of M Mock Trial Team Reece received a master’s degree in Leadership with a Concentration in Student Personnel Services from U of M this spring. He is also a 2005 graduate of the American Association of Community College’s Future Leaders Institute.
Before coming to MSCC, Reece served as a peer counselor for the Community Outreach Program of the U of M Student Financial Aid Department. He also worked as an intern for former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson.
Bruce came to MSCC in December 2012 as director of Adult Education. Before returning to West Memphis, he worked at the Arkansas Department of Education in the School Improvement Grants division.
From June 2009-October 2011, he served as principal of Hughes High School in St. Francis County. Between 2004 and 2009, he worked as a licensed Special Education teacher in West Memphis and Memphis City Schools.
His experience also includes a summer with Youth Villages of Memphis, a semester as an MSCC adjunct instructor, 16 years with Federal Express as a Security Loss Prevention manager, and two-and-a-half years with East Arkansas Juvenile Services.
Bruce earned an associate degree in Law Enforcement and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Arkansas State University. He later added an MBA from Dowling College in New York and a bachelor’s in Special Education from LeMoyne-Owen College. Bruce completed a master’s in Educational Administration at Grand Canyon University in Arizona and an education specialist at Cambridge College in Massachusetts.
He is working toward a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University and anticipates receiving his degree in December.
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