December 3, 2013 (Jackson) - Mr. Jimmy Collins, retired president of Chick-Fil-A, will be signing copies of his new book Creative Followership - In the Shadow of Greatness on Thursday, December 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Belhaven University Atlanta Campus. Books will be available for purchase and refreshments will be served at this free event. Following the book signing, Mr. Collins will address the speak with the public and students of Belhaven.
Collins' book, Creative Followership - in the Shadow of Greatness, is a collection of personal experiences that helped him discover and apply his “Creative Followership Principles”. These principles are what helped lead him to his 32 years career of service in the Chick-Fil-A corporation, ultimately putting him in the position of president. In this book, Collins hopes to inspire men and women starting or re-inventing their career paths.
Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities and has been repeatedly named one of “America's 100 Best College Buys." The University offers 30 academic majors across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of graduate programs. In addition, Belhaven has achieved the distinction of being among only 30 universities nationally accredited in each of the major arts - music, theatre, visual art and dance. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.
Belhaven University serves over 3,700 students offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its residential campus, an online degree program, and graduate and adult degree programs in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.