The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) tabbed Jacqui Gore on Aug. 7 to be its new vice president of community engagement and partnerships. Gore comes to UTPB from nearby Odessa College (OC), where she previously served as its vice president of advancement, business, and governmental relations.
“It has been an honor to serve as the Odessa College Vice President of Advancement, Business and Governmental Relations for the last four and a half years,” Gore said, according to an Aug. 7 post on UTPB’s Facebook page. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with Odessa College in my new role at UT Permian Basin as we work together to increase the number of students who transfer to UTPB to attain a bachelors and/or master’s degree.”
In the post, UTPB President Dr. Sandra Woodley said that Gore, whose first official day on the job is slated for Sept. 1, “brings decades of significant experience” to the campus. “She will focus on strategic planning and elevating UTPB’s value to our campus and community partners,” Woodley said. "As our university continues to grow and expand, this role is vital to our continued success, and Jacqui is the perfect person to lead these important initiatives.” In her previous position at OC, Gore was responsible for establishing partnerships with the university.
Odessa NBC affiliate KWES Channel 9 reports that Gore is heavily involved in the Odessa community in the last 30 years.
“I have worked closely with industry leaders, educational colleagues, non-profit organizations, granting entities and civic and elected officials who want to grow an educated, skilled workforce in the Permian Basin,” Gore said in the report. “This region has an abundance of career opportunities, and UT Permian Basin holds the keys to connecting industry leaders with highly educated UTPB graduates. I truly believe that the growth of UT Permian Basin will change the face of this region by making UTPB academics and athletics a key economic driver in our community. I am excited to be a part of that growth.”
Per Gore’s LinkedIn profile, she has held several leadership positions in Odessa and Midland dating back to 1995. A 1991 Odessa High School graduate, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University in San Marcos.