Meet Timothy Harding
Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Engagement, Student Affairs
Phone: (813) 258-7281
Email: tharding@ut.edu
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Mailbox: P
Building:
VAUG
Room: 215
Education
1985 Anderson University, B.A. in Religion1995 Indiana University, M.S. in Education/College Student Personnel Administration
2008 Stetson University College of Law, Certificate in Student Affairs Policy and Law
Career Specialties
Tim Harding is trained in career planning and development, and student engagement. He leads the University-wide Spartan Ready initiative, which is an approach to student success resulting in students' academic achievement, career readiness, life preparedness and social mobility.
Professional and Community Activities
Harding is an active member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers serving as a vice president on the board of directors; the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers serving as a past president; and the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers.
He is the co-founder of the annual Competency Symposium, which facilitates nationwide conversations, strategic thinking and practical application for university-wide competency development and career readiness approaches in higher education.
Honors and Awards
Mackes Leadership Award, National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2021
Southern Star Award, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, 2020
Brownlee Award, Florida Association of Colleges and Employers, 2018
Innovative Spirit Award, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, 2015
Unsung Hero Award, The University of Tampa, 2014 and 2012
President’s Award for Service, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, 2011
Employee of the Month, The University of Tampa, July 2007
Outstanding Employee (Top Dawg Award), Butler University, 2004
President’s Award for Service, Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers, 1998