University Of Southern Nevada
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
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08/29/07 - USN Names Ralph Murphy Chairman of the President's Advisory Council
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August 29, 2007
Contact: Jason Roth
Director of Marketing & PR
702-968-1633
University of Southern Nevada Names Ralph Murphy Chairman of the President’s Advisory Council
Henderson, Nev. – August 29, 2007 – Ralph Murphy has been appointed Chairman of the President’s Advisory Council for the University of Southern Nevada.
The 16-member council is made up of representatives from various industries in the community. Its mission is to enhance the University’s connection with the community by identifying opportunities to implement programs serving the needs of local residents.
Ralph Murphy is Senior Vice President, Western Regional Development with Jackson-Shaw Company where he is responsible for creating and directing office and industrial development opportunities in Southern Nevada, Arizona and Southern California.
Murphy also serves as government affairs chairman and immediate past-president of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Murphy also serves on the executive committee of the national organization and recently received the 2007 NAIOP National Merit Award for outstanding leadership by a chapter president. The local chapter is the fourth largest chapter in the country with more than 800 members and is actively engaged with elected officials at all levels of government on issues affecting growth and development.
Founded in 1999, the University of Southern Nevada is a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) higher learning institution with campuses located in Henderson, Nev. and South Jordan, Utah. The university offers high-quality degree programs in the area of health sciences, including Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as a Master of Business Administration degree program. The University of Southern Nevada is licensed to operate by the Nevada Commission on Post Secondary Education and is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Pharmaceutical Education. For information call 702-990-4433.