He has been employed by Hendrix College since 1992. Dr. Jennings has a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois. The degree is in secondary education, with concentrations (completed all of the course requirements for a major) in history and political science. He has a Master of Education degree, in educational administration, from the University of Arkansas (in Fayetteville). Finally, he has a Doctor of Education degree, in educational leadership, from Vanderbilt University.