Take Note
April 2007
The electronic newsletter of the UA College of Education and Health Professions
Rehabilitation Graduate Program Ranked Among Best
The rehabilitation education and research program of the College of Education and Health Professions has been recognized in the 2008 edition of U.S. News and World Report's annual "America's Best Graduate Schools."
The program is ranked 15th among graduate rehabilitation counseling programs in the annual U.S. News survey. The only other graduate program at the University of Arkansas to be named in the magazine was the School of Law, which was listed among the most diverse law schools in the country and was ranked with 35 other schools in the third tier of the best American law schools. Read More »
Alumna's Work With At-Risk Teens Wins National Recognition
Coaches have long touted the life lessons their athletes learn while playing organized sports -- teamwork, leadership, focus, selflessness, believing in oneself, caring for others. Deb Walter takes a similar philosophy way beyond the football field or softball diamond. She applies it to all students regardless of their athletic ability, emphasizing instead recreational activities to keep their bodies fit and their minds clear. Read More »
Dissertation Just Beginning of Mission to Improve Firefighter Safety
Firefighters focus on protecting lives and property, but sometimes that focus is so narrow they put themselves in danger on the way to the scene of a call. Julie Goldman, a recent University of Arkansas graduate for the third time, found a lack of awareness of emergency vehicle safety issues when she studied perceptions of fire chiefs. Read More »
Annual Event Honors Students, Faculty, Staff, Offers Thanks to Donors
The College of Education and Health Professions celebrated accomplishments of students, faculty and staff members with its annual Honors Convocation on April 18 at the Center for Continuing Education in Fayetteville. The college also took the opportunity to say thank you to donors who made scholarships and other programs possible. Read More »
State's First Master Principals Recognized by Arkansas Leadership Academy
The Arkansas Leadership Academy announced the names March 12 of four school principals in Arkansas who are the first to achieve the status of master school principal through an intense three-year program. Read More »
Newsome Looks Forward to Graduation
Mary Newsome has worked at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton for nearly 26 years, the past 16 as administrative assistant to Chancellor Nathan Crook. Her dream now is to teach there someday. Read More »
Program Offers Chance for Advancement
The Bachelor of Science in Education with a human resource development concentration in the College of Education and Health Professions is offered by distance education, linking Fayetteville with two-year colleges around Arkansas to meet the needs of working adults for a university education without leaving jobs or families. Read More »
Margie R. Blake, right, will receive her bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas on May 12. She and her classmate, Nancy Heard, were among more than 150 students in the human resource development program who attended the spring semester cohort dinner March 30 at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville.
A Testimonial by Margie R. Blake
I found out about the HRD Program from a very good friend Addie Chandler. She told me about the program when she was in it and tried to persuade me to enroll. However, at the time it was too late for me to enroll. I had to wait for the upcoming year. I was anticipating the new year while Addie kept on encouraging me to continue trying. For a while I told myself that I can't go back to school. Addie insisted that I return to school. Finally, I gained courage to enroll and get back on track. Read More »
Upcoming Events
- April 27 Lecture by Stuart Buck, law firm of Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans and Figel, noon, Graduate Education Building auditorium foyer
- May 4 Spring faculty meeting, 8:15 a.m., Graduate Education Building auditorium
- May 12 All-University commencement, 8:45 a.m., Bud Walton Arena
- May 12 College commencement, 4 p.m., Bud Walton Arena, speaker Tom Kimbrell
- June 14-15 Second Annual Literacy Symposium, Center for Continuing Education and Fayetteville Town Center
- July 15-18 Faculty Teaching Retreat, UA Wally Cordes Teaching & Faculty Support Center, facilitators Ro DiBrezzo and Ed Mink, "Being Well, Teaching Well," WinRock Center, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton
Editor's Note: "Take Note" is published bimonthly with information about programs, events and achievements of the faculty, staff and students of the departments, research and service units of the College of Education and Health Professions. Please contact Heidi Stambuck, director of communications, with comments and suggestions.
(479) 575-3138, stambuck@uark.edu