Jim Harper
Public Relations, Iacocca Institute
610-758-5452
jwh205@lehigh.edu

Professional History:

• Director, Office of Community Relations and University

     Events, Lehigh University (1971-1995)

• Coordinator, Public Relations, Discovery Center, Lehigh

     University (1995-1996)        

• Consultant, Corporate Relations, Northampton Community College  (1996-present)
• Adjunct Faculty, Department of Journalism, Lehigh University (current)  
• Adjunct Faculty, Communications, Moravian College

     (1998-2004)

• Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies, Muhlenberg College/Cedar Crest College (1982-1988)  
• Vice President, Public Affairs and Advertising, Merritt Lumber Yards, Inc. (1957-1971)

Education:

• Masters of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois     
• Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
• Doctoral Studies, Education Administration, Lehigh University

Community Service:

• Board of Directors, AAA East Pen (current)
• Chairman of the Board, AAA East Penn (2002-2005)
• Board of Directors and chair of governance committee, Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (2001-current)
• Board of Directors, Lehigh Valley Red Cross (current)
• Board of Managers, Bach Choir of Bethlehem (current)
• Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra (current)
• Member, Rotary Club of Allentown (Past President, 1976)
• Member, National Committee of Nominations, American Red Cross  (2004-2005)
• Member, National Committee of Resolutions, American Red Cross (1999)
• Chairman, Board of Directors, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (1995-1996)
• Chairman, Health Services Council of Eastern Pennsylvania (1973-1975)
• Member, Bethlehem South Side Task Force, Mayor’s appointment (current)

• Board Member and Founding Director, Valley Youth House (1972-1975)