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Education

1985 Anderson University, B.A. in Religion
1995 Indiana University, M.S. in Education/College Student Personnel Administration
2008 Stetson University College of Law, Certificate in Student Affairs Policy and Law

Career Specialties

Tim Harding is trained in career planning and development, and student engagement. He leads the University-wide Spartan Ready initiative, which is an approach to student success resulting in students' academic achievement, career readiness, life preparedness and social mobility.

Professional and Community Activities

Harding is an active member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers serving as a president-elect in 2023-2024 and president in 2024-2025; the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers serving as a past president; and the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers.

He is the co-founder of the annual Competency Symposium, which facilitates nationwide conversations, strategic thinking and practical application for university-wide competency development and career readiness approaches in higher education.

Honors and Awards

Mackes Leadership Award, National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2021
Southern Star Award, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, 2020
Brownlee Award, Florida Association of Colleges and Employers, 2018
Innovative Spirit Award, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, 2015
Unsung Hero Award, É«ÎÑÎÑ, 2014 and 2012
President’s Award for Service, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, 2011
Employee of the Month, É«ÎÑÎÑ, July 2007
Outstanding Employee (Top Dawg Award), Butler University, 2004
President’s Award for Service, Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers, 1998