Prior to joining the Mass Communications faculty at UNCP, George Harrison served for 23 years in a variety of public relations and marketing positions for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in the healthcare and insurance industries. In addition to his public relations experience, he is a former editor of weekly newspapers in Tennessee and Mississippi. His work has won him awards from the Mississippi Press Association; the Tennessee Society of Heatlhcare Public Relations; and the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Marketing Association.

I've learned that teaching at a place like UNCP is invigorating and stimulating. I've learned that being an instructor is not easy, but it is infinitely rewarding because of the opportunity to teach young minds how to think for themselves.

I hope I bring a lot of enthusiasm to the classroom. I believe that Public Relations work is challenging and fun at the same time, and I believe I am successful if my students can feel some of that excitement.

The size of the classes is ideal for enabling students to feel respected and appreciated as individuals. I believe a student gets out of the classroom experience what he or she puts into it. There is plenty of opportunity for students to share their thoughts, ask questions, and help create an environment in which we can all learn from each other.

Mr. Harrison has taught as an adjunct instructor at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville State University, and the Duke University Certificate Program in Non-Profit Management. As a consultant in private practice, he developed and conducted public relations workshops for Cross Country University of Nashville, TN, a national provider of seminars and educational workshops for business and industry. He is a member of several professional organizations and holds an MBA from Tennessee Technological University and a BA degree from The University of the South.