The primary role of the Board of Advisors is to advise and support the Principal/ Chief Administrative Officer in the continued development and improvement of Ricks Institute whereby serving as ambassadors for the work and mission of Ricks Institute.

 

This select group of versatile and distinguished individuals is committed to the continuous progress of Ricks Institute through the advisement of the Principal/ CAO:

  • On the strategic directions of Ricks
  • On enhancing the reputation and improving the visibility of Ricks
  • On assisting in efforts to secure funding and support from external sources in order to achieve the goals of Ricks
  • On assisting to assess Ricks’ programs and progress in relation to established goals, priorities and criteria

The Board of Advisors does not have any legal jurisdiction to the institution. The Board serves as advisors and supporting body of the institution.

The Principal/CAO and board members recommend members to the board.

                                                        

Board of Advisors -Members

 

Emmett L. Dunn  Chair,

Youth Director, Baptist World Alliance

 

David K. Hinson

Pastor, First Baptist Church, Frankfort, KY

 

John D. Fuller

Sr. Pastor, Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville NC

 

Alan Stanford

Pastor, Church of Clarendon, VA

 

Matthew A. Rouse, Jr.

Executive Secretary, Union Baptist Association, NC/ Pastor, Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, Raeford, NC