Brian Henderson of Russellville is UALR’s new  director of the Office of Student Services for the College of Business.

Henderson, a native of Berryville, is the former career development specialist at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.

The Office of Student Services assists College of Business students with the admissions process, academic advising, tutoring, career guidance and job placement, Cooperative Education internships, and graduation checkout, as well as coordinates professional development workshops, networking events, and career fairs.

“I love the student services side of higher education and the opportunity to meet new students and help them grow professionally as they prepare for their career,” Henderson said. “With the College of Business I have the goal of partnering and building relationships with local, regional, and national employers as well as UALR alumni to connect each of our students to a company and work experience that best fits their talents, skills, education, and goals. I take pride in providing opportunities that help groom students into their professional career as well as helping them develop skills that will last a lifetime.”

Henderson holds a master of education degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville.

Contact him at 501-569-3359 or e-mail bwhenderson@ualr.edu.