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Dr. Terry L. Hunt is an Associate Professor of Aviation in the Department of Aviation at the University of Central Missouri, located within the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. He has occupied key leadership roles in the department, including serving as interim chair through the Spring 2015 semester and later as chair of the School of Aviation. In this capacity, Hunt has overseen the aviation program's operations at UCM's Skyhaven Airport, contributing to its development and maintenance. Public salary records list him as School Chair and Associate Professor in 2020 and as Associate Professor in 2023, confirming his ongoing association with the university.
Hunt has been prominently featured in university initiatives related to aviation infrastructure and program growth. In February 2019, following the Sunderland Foundation's $1 million pledge for Skyhaven Airport development, he attributed the program's increasing enrollment to hands-on learning opportunities and strong relationships with industry partners. The aviation programs offer bachelor's degrees in four undergraduate areas and a master's degree in aviation safety. In April 2020, as chair, he welcomed federal CARES Act funding to aid Skyhaven Airport amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hunt participated in the October 2019 celebration of 50 years of aviation excellence at UCM, which included a fundraising banquet providing insights into the program's history. He also spoke at the September 2023 ribbon-cutting for the Max Swisher-Skyhaven Airport center, describing it as a special place. His office is TRG 210E with phone (660) 543-8092.
