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Greg Jordan spent nearly two decades as president of King University in Bristol, Tennessee. Since retiring from his position at King University, Greg Jordan has continued to study cognitive science, learning theory, instructional technology and areas related to student success in the classroom. Beyond providing increased student access to post-secondary education, higher education institutions have developed a significant set of support programs to assist students in making their transition to undergraduate education. First year seminars, introductory courses in mathematics, reading and writing, and individual tutorial programs are all utilized to increase student performance. Greg Jordan advocated the development of the Student Success program at King University which offered a range of services to support students in their academic development. Another distinctive and unique King University program which Greg Jordan collaboratively developed with administrators, faculty and staff, the D.C. Experience, takes first year students to Washington, D.C. During the course of a two day excursion, students can choose from a range of activities including visits to the Smithsonian Museum Complex, Capitol Hill, the Washington National Cathedral, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and more. Pivotal to the successful transition of students into any post-secondary institution are two key dispositions: engaged participation in campus activities and engaged learning through collaborative study with faculty. Student-centered academic and co-curricular programs support King University's efforts in Student Success.                            

For more than 16 years, Greg Jordan served in an executive capacity with King University, a post-secondary institution established in 1867. While leading the school as CEO and president, Greg Jordan also took part in the conceptualization of the school’s Montepulciano program, which allows students to study abroad with King University staff in Italy. While participating in the Montepulciano program, students will experience the culture and history of several well-known Italian cities, including the following. Florence: Home to many historic cathedrals, including the Il Duomo di Firenze, Florence presents visitors with the opportunity to see many examples of classic architecture, as well as the chance to experience authentic Florentine-style food. Venice: Tourists and locals alike navigate this city, built on top of 180 islands, via a network of beautiful canals and bridges. Skilled oarsmen known as gondoliers are available to ferry Venice visitors to famous sites, such as Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Piazza San Marco. Rome: This ancient Italian capital is known for famous structures like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. Visitors often tour the city via bicycle, or enjoy scoops of fresh gelato before spending an afternoon exploring one of the city’s many museums.

For over 15 years, Greg Jordan served as president of King University, where he led institutional efforts to incorporate new technologies and expand academic program offerings. Starting in 2015, Greg Jordan’s former institution will offer a new bachelor of social work (BSW) program. Designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in social work or admission to master of social work programs, the BSW provides graduates with applied and theoretical frameworks through which to approach the profession. The four-year program employs a generalist approach to examining complex social interactions and human relationships. Students in the program must adhere to a strict set of ethical guidelines that make up the profession’s core values. The guidelines consist of concepts such as respecting colleagues and clients, acting to prevent injustice, and elevating service to others above matters of self-interest. King University’s decision to offer a social work program stems from the closure of Virginia Intermont College (VI) in 2014. Effective spring 2015, a teach-out agreement will permit VI social work students to complete their degree at King. The BSW program will be available to King students in fall 2015. The program has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). For more information on the BSW program, visit the university’s website at socialwork.king.edu.

From 1997 to 2014, Greg Jordan led and served King University as its president. During this period, the university developed and expanded its offerings more than at any other time in its history. Among his many achievements, Greg Jordan helped to re-imagine the School of Nursing and the School of Business and Economics, introducing more non-traditional programming to accommodate working adults. King University offers online courses for both those seeking to enter the nursing profession and those looking to advance their nursing careers. Earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares you for the complexities of the nursing profession, including the areas of nursing leadership, research, science, and related sciences, and King University provides all of the core courses required to earn a BSN online. These include Research Methods for Nurses, a course that provides healthcare industry guidelines for conducting research, and Nursing Ethics, which is focused on palliative, hospice, and end-of-life care. Further, for practicing nurses currently holding a BSN, King University offers online courses to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). This degree is especially practical for nurses interested in taking managerial or educational healthcare positions. Examples of the core courses required for an MSN include the Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice, as well as Social, Cultural and Political Perspectives on Healthcare and Delivery Systems—both of which are offered online by King University.