“Humans of OBU” Faculty Edition

"Why do I love my job?Being able to interact with students and parents. Also being able to assist students in the direction they need to go for a 4 year plan. I feel like I have mad a lot of friends with students and long term relationships with parents and getting to see the blessing that comes out of my job." — “Why do I love my job? Being able to interact with students and parents. Also being able to assist students in the direction they need to go for a 4 year plan. I feel like I have mad a lot of friends with students and long term relationships with parents and getting to see the blessing that comes out of my job.”

Patty Jones

Job: Assistant Cashier/ Student Accounts; Student Collections; VA Rep

Years at Ouachita: 18 Years

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