Harry Carl Nickens

Background

Nickens, Harry Carl was born on June 25, 1944 in Monterey, Tennessee, United States. Son of Van B. and Martha (Winningham) Nickens.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technology U., 1966; Master of Science, Tennessee Technology U., 1968; Doctor of Education, U. Tennessee, 1972.

Career

Counselor, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, 1972-1976; director student development, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, 1977-1978; dean students, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, 1979-1984; executive director community development and training, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, 1985-1989; president, College Health Sciences, Roanoke, since 1989. Chair Roanoke Valley Chamber's School, originator Grad, Center.

Achievements

• Harry Carl Nickens has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Roanoke Valley Career Education. Board directors Virginia Cares, Adult Care Center, American Heart Association, Virginia Amateur Sports. Active member First Baptist Church;senior member Roanoke County Board Suprs.

Member Kiwanis (president Roanoke chapter since 1990).

Interests

• Avocation: gardening.

Connections

Married Alicia Beck, August 26, 1967. Children: Kimberly, Cassidee, Brad.

Father:

Van B. Nickens

Mother:

Martha (Winningham) Nickens

Spouse:

Alicia Beck

child:

Kimberly Nickens

child:

Cassidee Nickens

child:

Brad Nickens