OZARK ALABAMA - Enterprise State Community College and the Alabama Aviation Center (AAC) announce the retirement of Tom Kirk, Dean of the Alabama Aviation Center. "Tom is a major reason that we have experienced the success that we have seen at the Aviation College over the past few years," said Dr. Matthew Hughes, ESCC Dean of Academics. "It has been a pleasure working with Tom. He's certainly well respected in both the academic and business world and we're going to miss him greatly."
Tom Kirk, Dean of the Alabama Aviation Center to retire April 30
Kirk has served in many capacities during his career at AAC including as a faculty member, Aviation Division Director, Director of Technical Education for Aviation and his most current position, Dean of the Alabama Aviation Center.
"This has been a great opportunity," said Kirk. "There are a lot of challenges associated with the growth that we've had, and there have been a lot over the last ten years. But the faculty and staff are fantastic and have made it a pleasure to do my job."
Kirk's duties will be split up among existing and new staff as the center continues to grow, adding two new education programs soon. Existing staff will handle some of his current duties, while other duties will be handled by a new dean/special assistant to the president for aviation workforce development.
Kirk, a Panama City, Florida native, worked for AAC for 37 years. His last day will be April 30, 2012. -From News Reports