Miller to Serve as Director of UT Tyler Longview University Center

March 17, 2004

Dr. John E. Miller has been appointed director of The University of Texas at Tyler Longview University Center.
Dr. Miller, who was named UT Tyler LUC interim director in October 2003, succeeds Dr. Jolene Lampton, who resigned to accept a position at Park University in Austin.

“Jack Miller brings a blend of academic and industrial experience to this position,’’ said Dr. Jim Tarter, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. “His professional network and dedication will serve the university, Longview, East Texas and our students very well.’’

Dr. Miller joined UT Tyler in 2003 as a visiting assistant professor of technology, after serving as dean of administrative services, dean of the East Texas Center, chairman of the computer networking department and instructor at Texas State Technical College in Marshall.

Prior to becoming a member of TSTC in 1992, Dr. Miller held the position of industrial engineering manager with Thiokol Inc. in Karnack. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1981 to 1995 and is a retired lieutenant colonel with the Corps of Engineers.

Dr. Miller holds a doctorate with a specialization in educational human resource development from Texas A&M University, a master of science with a major in technical professions from UT Tyler and a bachelor of science in industrial distribution from Clarkston College of Technology in Potsdam, N.Y.

“During the past several months, I’ve gotten to know the faculty and staff of the Longview University Center, as well as many of the students,’’ Dr. Miller said. “It will be a privilege to work with them in the years ahead as we contribute to the traditions and growth of UT Tyler.

“An added benefit of the director’s position is working with the LUC Development Council, local citizens who promote the growth of the center and the community’s awareness of its contribution to East Texas,’’ Dr. Miller added.

Located at 3201 North Eastman Road, the LUC offers four undergraduate degree completion programs and five graduate programs, in addition to courses in liberal arts and computer science.

Bachelor’s degree completion programs available include business administration, nursing, technology and teacher education. Master’s level degree programs include business administration, nursing, educational administration, public administration and technology.