JCC Notes Passing of Former V.P. Allaire George

            Jackson Community College officials were saddened today by news of the passing of Allaire George, former vice president for academic affairs at JCC. She passed away on Nov. 30 in Missouri while serving at the Unity School for Religious Studies.

            George was dedicated in her career as an educator and in the many community causes she supported. She came to JCC in December 1981 as Dean of Arts and Science. In August 1984, she was named Vice President for Academic Affairs, a position she held until May 1994. She presented the JCC Commencement address in 1993, with a speech entitled "Own Your Life." She left JCC to begin a career in the ministry with Unity Church.

            "Allaire was the kind of person who tried to bring out the best in the people that she worked with. She encouraged people to continue to reach and grow, and she facilitated personal growth whenever possible in herself and others," said Diane Fenby, JCC's director of human resources. "She was genuinely concerned about students and the people she worked with."

            George served Jackson County in many ways, including the United Way, Girl Scouts, Family and Children's Aid, and on the Board of Directors of Florence Crittenton Services. She co-founded and directed Jackson County's Career Prep program. She was also a recipient of the Susan B. Anthony Award, presented by the Jackson Y Center Inc. Women's Program. 

            A memorial service is planned in the Silent Unity Chapel at Unity Village, Missouri, on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 3:30 p.m.

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