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Mickey Hepner

Critic · DISC type C
Dean of the College of Business at Austin Peay State University
📍 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

Mickey Hepner is the Dean of the College of Business at Austin Peay State University, a role he has held since 2018. With a Ph. D. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma, his expertise is in public policy and finance. He focuses on strengthening ties with the business community and aligning programs with employer needs.

Outside of his decanal duties, Mickey is an active community leader, having participated in Leadership Middle Tennessee. He previously spent over 15 years in Oklahoma as a professor and dean at the University of Central Oklahoma, where his research often focused on public policy. His work has been published by national think tanks.

He was named the 2007 Oklahoma Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Dean of the College of Business
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Mickey shows up

ROI Driven
Precise
Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Mickey cares about

Talent Development
He is focused on student success and creating connections with business leaders to address workforce challenges, as evidenced by his sponsorship of talent solution forums.
Community Engagement
Actively fosters partnerships between the university and the business community, serving the Clarksville and Nashville metropolitan areas through various initiatives and speaker series.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Dean of the College of Business
Austin Peay State University
1-2011 - 7-2017
Dean, College of Business
University of Central Oklahoma
8-2001 - 12-2010
Professor of Economics
University of Central Oklahoma
In the press

Media appearances

Austin Peay State University appoints Dr. Mickey Hepner as dean of APSU College of Business. Featured in Clarksville Online
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Deans get slimed for charity at Austin Peay State University. Featured in Beaver1003.com
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Education
1996 - 2001
Ph.D.
University of Oklahoma
1992 - 1994
M.A.
University of Oklahoma
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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