July 10, 2007

UM Names New Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

Chris “Buff” McNickle has been selected as the new director of student leadership and involvement at the University of Mobile. As of July 1, he is responsible for advancing student leadership and plugging students in to campus life.

McNickle, who graduated with a religion degree from UM in 1993, is married to Cissy McNickle. He returns to the university after almost three years as pastor to families at First Baptist Church, Temple Terrace in Temple Terrace, Fla. Prior to serving at FBC, Temple Terrace, he was a student pastor for 13 years in Thomasville, Ala.

McNickle emphasized the importance of helping students become leaders, and said he looks forward to helping lead students “as they lead our campus.”

“I’m excited to build on the foundation Joe Langley, former director of campus activities, and so many before me have laid,” he added. “My desire is for students to have the greatest experience of their life—to grow relationally, emotionally and academically.”

The University of Mobile is a private university affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Over 1,600 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Christian Studies, School of Education, School of Nursing, Center for Performing Arts and Center for Adult Programs.

For more information about the University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu, or call the Admissions Office at 251-442-2273, or toll free at 1-800-946-7267.