HIXSON UNIVERSITY


We're proud that Hixson University was given the top award in the U.S. for Human Resources Management by the Professional Management Services Association (PSMA)!

Mission Statement:
To promote knowledge sharing through a diverse collection of qualified resources.

Hixson University Goals:
  • To be valued by our associates.

  • To encourage and help our associates to grow personally and professionally.

  • To help our associates achieve individual, departmental, corporate and client's aspirations and goals.

  • To make the vast majority of all learning opportunities available to all associates.

  • To be easy and enjoyable for our associates to use.

  • To utilize programs of individualized and group learning opportunities.

  • To be viewed by others as a benchmark for corporate learning.

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Rick Hampton

Rick Hampton, R.A., Sr. VP/Manager Construction, Facility & Support Services
Director of Hixson University

University Structure:
Hixson University is made up of five colleges, each focused on providing learning opportunities in a focused area of knowledge and development, and a support services group to help all of the colleges with logistics. Rick Hampton, Director of Hixson University, oversees all the functions and operations of the colleges with the help of the Deans who are responsible for the day to day activity of their college. The specific colleges and their Deans are listed below.
Beth

Beth Robinson
Dean of the College of Fundamentals and Orientation

This college focuses on the effective orientation of new associates as well as delivering basic Hixson knowledge that is needed by all associates regardless of tenure. Example sessions in this college are:
  • History of Hixson
  • C/I Orientation
  • Departmental Orientation
  • Phone System Basics
  • Email System
  • Interdiscipline Coordination
  • Displayed Thinking
  • Hixson Drawing Philosophy
  • Equipment Usage in Hixson's Office
  • Issuance of Addenda and Change Transmittals

Barb

Barb Rayford
Dean of the College of General Business Skills

This college delivers learning opportunities for basic business skills of value to all associates regardless of technical specialization. Examples of sessions in this college are:

  • CAD Training Applications
  • Business Writing Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Software Applications Training
  • Database Training
  • 3-D Animation Information Sessions

Joe

Joe Feldkamp
Dean of the College of Professional Development

This college provides associates with opportunities to gain knowledge specifically related to their profession as architects, engineers, administrators, etc. Examples of sessions in this college are:

  • Specialized (Departmental, SBU, etc.) Learning Sessions
  • 1600 Time Site Visits
  • Continuing Education Courses, Forums, Seminars
  • Walk-A-Mile Experiences

Paul

Paul Thamann
Dean of the College of Leadership and Management

This college focuses specifically on delivering learning opportunities for associates interested in developing skills needed for effective leadership and management. Examples of sessions in this college include:

  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Team Building
  • Project Budgeting
  • Project Management
  • Delegation Skills
  • Quality Issues
  • Managerial Skills

Carol

Carol Mackey
Dean of the College of Personal Enrichment

This college offers opportunities for associates to learn skills that enrich their personal life. Examples of sessions in this college are:

  • Stress Management
  • Sensitivity Training
  • Self Defense
  • Personal Investing
  • Personal Health
  • Listening Skills
  • Creative Thinking

Brett

Bret Heckman
Dean of University Support Services

The University Support Services group provides needed support and logistics to help the other colleges better serve all associates in their learning and development endeavors. Examples of services provided by the Support Services group include:

  • Event Location Set-up
  • Video and Documentation of Events
  • Distribution of Event Evaluation Forms
  • Posting of Event Sign-up Sheets
  • Event Food and Drink Needs