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Teacher Associations Plan Conferences Oct. 28, 29

Posted on 10/25/2010

Nominations Sought for 2010 John A. White Award for Faculty Student Collaboration

Posted on 4/19/2010

Input Sought on New Reference Database

Posted on 4/19/2010

"Preparing Effective School Leaders for Arkansas"

Posted on 4/12/2010

Graduate Students Needed for All University Conduct Board

Posted on 3/29/2010

The Office of Community Standards and Student Ethics is recruiting graduate students to serve on the All University Conduct Board for the 2010-11 academic year.

Former U.S. Surgeons General to Speak at Arkansas Minority Health Summit

Posted on 3/29/2010

Three former U.S. surgeons general will be featured on a panel during the Arkansas Minority Health Summit on April 15 at Philander Smith College in Little Rock.

PEP Committee Seeks Nominations for Classified Employee of Semester

Posted on 3/28/2010

All College of Education and Health professions employees are encouraged to nominate classified staff employees in recognition of outstanding service. All regularly appointed classified staff are eligible for nomination and you may nominate an employee from any department.

Researchers Make Recommendations after Survey of Arkansas' English Teachers

Posted on 3/22/2010

Three University of Arkansas faculty members offer several recommendations to the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education concerning the teaching of literature in a new report.

Teachers Say the Most Interesting Things

Posted on 3/19/2010

In spite of the barrage of anti-testing news, some teachers say tests have not sapped their creativity or hindered collaboration and that they appreciate having useful data, a road map for instruction, and a sense of accountability for all educators.

Students Sought to Serve as College Ambassadors

Posted on 3/8/2010

April 14 is the deadline to apply to be a student ambassador for the College of Education and Health Professions.

Applications to Work as Advising Assistants Due April 1

Posted on 3/1/2010

Students who want to work as advising assistants this summer must apply by April 1.

Lynne Hehr Takes on Global Educator's Role

Posted on 3/1/2010

University of Arkansas staff member Lynne Hehr has taken on another leadership position in science education, this one of international scope.

Arkansas Climbers Win Events at Iowa Ice Silos

Posted on 2/23/2010

Two University of Arkansas students won events in the ice climbing competition in January at the University of North Iowa.

Higher Education Students Receive Scholarships

Posted on 2/9/2010

Tamara St. Marthe, a doctoral student, and Chase Stoudenmire, a master's student, received scholarships from The Higher Education Organization (THEO), a registered student organization on the UA campus.

Professor, Alumni Assist with Foreign Language Festival

Posted on 2/2/2010

Three Graduate Students Win Martin Luther King Scholarships

Posted on 2/1/2010

Three students in graduate programs in the College of Education and Health Professions won scholarships recently from the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee.

Pitchers Can Have Motions Analyzed as Part of University of Arkansas Research Program

Posted on 1/25/2010

Baseball and softball pitchers of all ages can participate in research at the University of Arkansas that will also provide the pitchers with information that could improve their delivery.

Student Art Entries Sought in Contest Honoring Former Dean Greenwood

Posted on 1/21/2010

Students at the University of Arkansas can submit entries in an art contest honoring former Dean Reed Greenwood of the College of Education and Health Professions. The winning entry will be placed on exhibit in the Graduate Education Building, which houses the dean's office of the college, and the winner will receive $1,000.

Book Orders Due to UA Libraries By End of January

Posted by Elizabeth McKee on 1/19/2010

The deadline for the UA Libraries to accept orders this year for books is at the end of January.

First of Four Candidates for Graduate School Dean to Offer Forum Jan. 20

Posted on 1/19/2010

Four candidates for the position of dean of the Graduate School and International Education at the University of Arkansas have been selected by the search committee for a campus interview.

Dittmore Gives Address on Information Overload; Students Visit Sprint Center

Posted on 11/20/2009

Steve Dittmore, assistant professor of recreation at the University of Arkansas, was back on old stomping grounds recently when he spoke at the second annual Sport Management Recognition Night at Wichita State University.

Wholesome HAWGs Program Starts Again Jan. 4

Posted on 12/10/2009

Are you looking for a way to jump start your healthy habits in 2010?

Freddie Bowles' Award Funds Attendance at National Foreign Languages Convention

Posted on 12/9/2009

Counselor Education Students' Accomplishments Include Magazine Interview

Posted on 11/11/2009

Higher Education Conference Features University of Arkansas Faculty

Posted on 11/12/2009

Chris Lucas Inducted Into Education Foundation's Wall of Fame

Posted on 11/19/2009

Technology Education Students Get Two Wins in Regional Competition

Posted on 11/19/2009

Speaker at Native American Symposium Brings Lesson on Straw Bale Housing

Posted on 11/19/2009

Anyone interested in sustainable practices that mean considerable savings in home heating and cooling could take a lesson from a small nonprofit organization that is helping to build housing for American Indians living within their reservations.

Chris Goering Releases Debut CD with a Little Help from his Friends

Posted on 11/9/2009

Chris Goering, a University of Arkansas professor, recently completed and published his first musical CD titled Where He's Going. The 12-track CD, labeled as Americana or alternative country, features Goering as songwriter, singer, and bassist on the various tracks.

PEP Committee Calls for Award Nominations

Posted on 11/9/2009

Springdale Scrapbook Article Focuses on UA Intern

Posted on 10/14/2009

Dustin Curtis was losing a sense of purpose while serving in the United States Army in Iraq. From Springdale School District publication

New Nursing Instructor Brings Wealth of Experience

Posted on 10/12/2009

A registered nurse since 1974, Peggy Lee has worked in many different settings. She's been a nursing supervisor at hospitals, an obstetric nurse, a pediatric nurse, a medical-surgical nurse, director of nursing at a nursing home, a clinic nurse for health units, and a home-health and hospice nurse.

New Visiting Professor of Communication Disorders Challenging Himself

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Joseph Agan has several goals in his first teaching position. He joined the communication disorders faculty in the College of Education and Health Professions in August as a visiting assistant professor.

College’s MAT Program Attracted New Visiting Professor

Posted on 10/7/2009

Jennifer Beasley knew from the moment she talked with Marcia Imbeau about the University of Arkansas' Master of Arts in Teaching program that she wanted to be a part of it.

Wholesome HAWGs Promote Better Health on Campus

Posted on 10/7/2009

Have you been thinking about making your health a priority in your life? Don't know where to start? Try Wholesome HAWGs! The Wholesome HAWGs wellness program is an 8-week program for faculty and staff of the University of Arkansas to promote weight loss and encourage behavioral modification.

Sandra Stotsky Describes Curriculum on Islam in America’s Schools

Posted on 10/1/2009

Sandra Stotsky, holder of an endowed chair in teacher quality at the University of Arkansas, spoke last month at a Sept. 11 seminar in Washington concerning the "Saudi Infiltration into the American Curriculum."

New Advisor Brings Experience Helping People

Posted on 9/30/2009

Rebecca Williams graduated from law school but then decided that she didn't want to practice law.

Egyptian Scholar Visits College

Posted by Michael T. Miller on 9/30/2009

The department of rehabilitation, human resources and communication disorders in the College of Education and Health Professions is sponsoring an international visiting scholar for a third consecutive year.

Phil Besonen Passes Away

Posted on 9/17/2009

Philip Besonen, University of Arkansas professor of secondary education who retired in 2007, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.

Mounir Farah Gives Address on 'Teaching Middle Eastern Studies'

Posted on 9/4/2009

Mounir Farah, University of Arkansas professor of curriculum and instruction, delivered the luncheon address at a conference titled "Teaching the Social Studies" on Aug. 6-7 at the University of Central Arkansas.

Judith Tavano's Session at Diversity Conference Focuses on Generations in Workplace

Posted on 9/4/2009

Judith Tavano, an adjunct instructor in the College of Education and Health Professions, will present "What HR Professionals Should Know About Generational Diversity and Why" at the third annual Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association Diversity Conference on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Janet Walker Named Employee of the Year

Posted on 9/4/2009

The University of Arkansas announced Sept. 3 that Janet Walker, a fiscal support analyst in Intramural/Recreational Sports, was named Employee of the Year for 2008-2009.

Faculty, Staff Service Opportunities Available

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Meal Plan Available for Faculty, Staff

Posted on 8/28/2009

Workshop Offered for Teaching Assistants on Sept. 9

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Vinson Carter Wins Teacher of Year Honor

Posted on 8/19/2009

Vinson Carter, a clinical instructor of technology education at the University of Arkansas, was named Teacher of the Year during the 2009 Arkansas Career and Technical Education conference.

Nursing Faculty Attend Teaching Camp

Posted on 8/17/2009

Provost Distributes Memo on Swine Flu Potential for Fall

Posted on 8/17/2009

Wellness Program Aimed at College Employees

Posted on 8/11/2009

The Human Performance Laboratory and Intramural Recreational Sports department are sponsoring Wholesome H.A.W.G.s, a new wellness program for employees of the College of Education and Health Professions.

Cheryl Murphy, Liz Stover Win Exemplary Course Award

Posted on 6/25/2009

Online course delivery is no longer the wave of the future – it’s here – and a University of Arkansas faculty-staff team is riding high on that wave.

Mounir Farah Interviewed About Saudi Educational Issues, Speaks at Iraqi Conference

Posted on 5/5/2009

Mounir Farah, University of Arkansas professor of curriculum and instruction, was interviewed by Channel 2 in Saudi Arabia.

LaVonne Kirkpatrick Elected President of Honor Society’s State Chapter

Posted on 5/5/2009

LaVonne Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of elementary education at the University of Arkansas, was elected president of the Arkansas chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society.

State Association Bestows Honor Award on Angie Smith-Nix

Posted on 11/20/2008

Angie Smith-Nix, clinical assistant professor and coordinator of physical education activity courses at the University of Arkansas, earlier this month received the most prestigious award given by the Arkansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

College Receives Grant to Educate Minorities About Health Risks of Tobacco Use

Posted on 7/27/2009

Jules Beck, clinical assistant professor of workforce development, is the principal investigator and Bart Hammig, assistant professor of health science, both in the College of Education and Health Professions, is the co-principal investigator of a grant awarded for the prevention of tobacco use in minority communities.

Freddie Bowles Plans MAT Mentor/Intern Training for Foreign Languages

Posted by Freddie Bowles on 7/27/2009

IMRS Student Employee Performs CPR at Local Restaurant

Posted by Brittany Grinstead on 7/15/2009

A student employee of the Department of Intramural/Recreational Sports made a CPR rescue and resuscitation recently after dining at Red Lobster in Fayetteville. The student had been certified in CPR and first aid by the department earlier in the spring, according to Brittany Grinstead, facility coordinator/aquatics director for IMRS.

College Ready Articulation Conference Scheduled July 1-2

Posted on 6/22/2009

The National Science Foundation grant at the University of Arkansas for the College Ready Mathematics and Physics Partnership will hold a College Ready Articulation Conference on July 1 and 2 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville. View the invitation

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry Chosen for National Leadership Program

Posted on 6/10/2009

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, assistant director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas, has been selected to participate in the Leadership for Academic Nursing Program sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Bill Buron Receives Award While Finishing Doctorate at UAMS

Posted on 6/9/2009

Bill Buron, University of Arkansas assistant professor of nursing, recently received the Outstanding Future Nurse Leader Award from the College of Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

Mulvenon, Wolf Speak at Institute of Education Sciences Conference

Posted on 6/15/2009

Two University of Arkansas professors were invited to present information at panel discussions during the fourth annual Institute of Education Sciences Research Conference on June 7-9 in Washington.

Amy Koster, Alexis Hurdle Taking Presentation on to National Conference

Posted on 5/29/2009

Following a successful debut at a regional conference, University of Arkansas academic advisers Amy Koster and Alexis Hurdle will take their presentation about using wikis to the national conference of the National Academic Advising Association in San Antonio this fall.

Faculty: June 5 Deadline Set for John A. White Collaboration Award

Posted on 5/29/2009

Award recipients receive a $1,000 grant as well as the presentation of their project at the 8th Annual Academic Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena.

Patrick Wolf Testifies Before Congress About D.C. Voucher Program

Posted on 5/14/2009

Patrick J. Wolf, who holds the Twenty-First Century Chair in School Choice, was asked by the office of Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind-Conn., to speak at a May 13 hearing of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which Lieberman chairs.

Carole Lee Wins International Culture Team Award

Posted on 5/7/2009

Carole Lee, a doctoral student in curriculum and instruction, was named the Outstanding New Member of the Year by the International Culture Team at the University of Arkansas for 2008-09.

Kate Mamiseishvili's Research Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education

Posted on 4/28/2009

A report April 21 in the online edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education described research by Ketevan “Kate” Mamiseishvili, an assistant professor of higher education leadership at the University of Arkansas.

University of Arkansas Presents Service Awards to College Personnel

Posted on 4/28/2009

The College of Education and Health Professions will present service awards to faculty and staff members at its spring meeting May 1 on the University of Arkansas campus.

Staff Profile of Kenetheia Reed: Accountant’s Job, Usher Duties Good Fit for ‘People Person’

Posted on 5/29/2009

Kenetheia Reed is an accountant in the College of Education and Health Professions. She is also a mother, a student and an usher for Razorback games.

Technology Education Professor Inducted into National Academy of Fellows

Posted on 4/17/2009

Michael Daugherty, University of Arkansas professor of technology education, was recently inducted into the International Technology Education Association Academy of Fellows at the academy’s conference in Louisville, Ky.

Totten Invited to Address Congressional Caucus on Armenian Genocide

Posted on 4/17/2009

University of Arkansas professor Samuel Totten, an internationally known genocide scholar, has been invited to speak to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues on Capitol Hill.

Professor of Special Education Receives National Award

Posted on 4/17/2009

Barbara Gartin, University of Arkansas professor of special education, recently received the Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award from the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Developmental Disabilities.

UA Alumna Named Teacher of Year at Georgia Middle School

Posted on 4/6/2009

University of Arkansas graduate Chelsie Shaw was recently named teacher of the year at Austin Middle School where she teaches in Douglasville, Ga.

University of Arkansas Student Invited to Meet President Obama

Posted on 4/6/2009

A University of Arkansas student and her husband received an unexpected phone call one Friday night recently, inviting them to the White House to meet President Obama.

Guide to Disruptive Behavior, Academic Honesty Information

Posted on 3/31/2009

Paul Hewitt, Judith Tavano Interviewed for Arkansas Magazine

Posted on 3/30/2009

NORMES Researchers Make National Presentations

Posted on 3/25/2009

Faculty and staff members of the College of Education and Health Professions made presentations at the "What Works in Educational Partnerships" conference at Arizona State University in Phoenix on Feb. 20 and 21.

Teachers Sought for 2009 Invitational Summer Institute

Posted on 3/5/2009

Judges Urgently Needed for Northwest Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Posted on 3/3/2009

Florida State Professor to Discuss Literacy in Movies About School

Posted on 2/25/2009

Graduate Student Asks for Help with Survey of Religious Prejudice

Posted by Karyl Lounsbery on 2/25/2009

Staff Profile of Erin Hogue: Assistant Director of Development’s Responsibilities Include Scholarships, Event Planning

Posted on 2/25/2009

Sam Totten to Lecture on Rwandan Genocide on Feb. 26

Posted on 2/25/2009

New Process Concerns Hiring Employees

Posted by Brandi Maples on 2/10/2009

Memo on Missed Classtime

Posted by Bob McMath on 2/10/2009

Jay Greene's Op-Ed: Schools Don't Need Snake Oil

Posted on 2/3/2009

Ice Storm of '09

Posted on 2/3/2009

Rebecca Newgent Invited to Serve on Editorial Board of New Counseling Journal

Posted on 1/15/2009

Rebecca Newgent, associate professor of counselor education at the University of Arkansas, has accepted an invitation to serve on the editorial board of a new journal of the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education, a division of the American Counseling Association and Sage Publications.

Farah Edits New Volume on History of Middle East, Southwest Asia

Posted on 1/15/2009

Mounir Farah, professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Arkansas, served as a general editor of a volume in a new series of world history encyclopedias published recently by M.E. Sharpe Inc.

Professor Visiting from China Offers Lecture on Adult Learners

Posted on 1/6/2009

Adults attending higher education institutions in Taiwan have unique perspectives on earning degrees. Some enroll for social reasons to build networks and relationships, while others enroll entirely for the stimulation of graduate education.

Staff Profile on Denise Bignar: Administrative Assistant Says Children Her Focus

Posted on 12/18/2008

Staff Profile of Natalie Edmondson: Accountant Enjoys Teaching, Attending Church, Cheering on Hogs

Posted on 12/11/2008

Doctoral Student Elected President of State Association; Faculty Win Awards

Posted on 12/4/2008

Danette Heckathorn, University of Arkansas employee and graduate student, will preside over the Arkansas Counseling Association in 2011.

December and January holidays

Posted on 12/4/2008

In order to save energy and reduce heating and other costs, the Fayetteville campus of University of Arkansas will be closed, except for essential operations, on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, re-opening on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009.

Staff Profile of Dylan Hurd: Director of Web-Based Services is Man on the Move

Posted on 12/3/2008

Alumna Honored by State Organization as Teacher of the Year

Posted on 11/7/2008

Helen Eaton, a teacher at Holcomb Elementary School in Fayetteville, has been named Arkansas English Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts.

Vinson Carter Wins Citation from International Association

Posted on 11/12/2008

Rebecca Newgent Receives Regional Recognition from Professional Association

Posted on 11/11/2008

Membership of Dean's Search Committee Announced

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Simmons College Recognizes Tavano for Work with Hispanic Work Force

Posted on 11/3/2008

Totten Visits Poland for Latest Genocide Education Effort

Posted on 10/14/2008

Samuel Totten travels all over the world in his efforts to educate people about genocide.

Heidi Kluess Nominated for Pew Scholars Program

Posted on 10/10/2008

Research Mentors: SURF Online Application Available

Posted by Suzanne McCray on 9/30/2008

Motivational Speaker Milton Creagh to Talk About Parenting

Posted on 9/30/2008

Gretchen Oliver to Discuss Active Lifestyles at Jones Center Seminar

Posted on 9/19/2008

Advising Matters: Independent Study

Posted by Barbara Goodman on 9/19/2008

HKRD Faculty Numbers 10 at Annual Teaching Camp in July

Posted on 9/9/2008

Dean Greenwood Announces Retirement

Posted by Reed Greenwood on 9/8/2008

Online Research Paper Wizard Developed by University Libraries

Posted on 8/29/2008

Education Reform Doctoral Degree Approved for 2009

Posted on 8/13/2008

The department of education reform in the College of Education and Health Professions will offer a doctoral program in education policy, beginning in the fall of 2009.

Personnel Document Committee Discontinues Work

Posted on 6/2/2008

Communication Opportunities Described

Posted by Heidi Stambuck on 8/16/2010

Chris Goering, Mike Thomas Visit DC to Promote National Writing Project

Posted by Chris Goering on 4/30/2008

Department Hires Three New Faculty Members

Posted on 4/9/2008

Advising Matters: Residency Requirement Explained

Posted by Barbara Goodman on 4/2/2008

Special Collections Offers Civil Rights Documents, Images Online

Posted on 3/24/2008

Nominations Open for Dr. Nola Holt Royster Scholarship

Posted on 3/24/2008

Nomination Period for Staff Awards Closes March 26

Posted on 3/24/2008

Spring Faculty and Staff Meeting Set for May 2

Posted on 3/24/2008

Educational Foundations Renamed Educational Statistics and Research Methods

Posted by Ronna Turner on 3/14/2008

Imbeau Wins State Award in Gifted and Talented Education

Posted on 3/24/2008

Marcia Imbeau, associate professor of special education at the University of Arkansas, received the 2008 AGATE Award of Excellence in February during the annual conference of Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education.

Sandra Stotsky's Ceremony Leads Article on University's Evolution

Posted on 3/6/2008

In a small ceremony on the ground floor of the Graduate Education Building, Sandra Stotsky was honored Jan. 16 as the University of Arkansas’ 59th endowed faculty member.

Four Principals Extol Arkansas Leadership Academy in AAEA Publication

Posted on 3/6/2008

The January 2008 edition of The Instructional Leader published by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators contained two articles about the Arkansas Leadership Academy.

Central High Trip First for MAT Students

Posted on 2/12/2008

Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program visited Central High School in Little Rock last fall after discussing the school’s historic integration in 1957 and how they may face some of the same issues in today’s classrooms.

Advising Matters: Using Correct Year's Catalog Vital

Posted by Barbara Goodman on 2/12/2008

One of the first and most important things to determine when advising a student on degree requirements is catalog year. 

Elementary Education Student Thanks Aunt With Trip to Ellen DeGeneres' Show

Posted on 2/12/2008

University of Arkansas student Debbie Benton of Rogers is a big fan of comedienne Ellen DeGeneres

Professor Elected Chairman of State Counseling Board

Posted on 2/12/2008

Roy C. Farley, professor of counselor education, was recently elected chairman of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.

Staff Profile of Beth Russell: Event Planning Part of Job to Keep Dean's Office Running Smoothly

Posted on 1/30/2008

She’s traveled internationally, rubbed shoulders with celebrities, has her name on a wall at the Clinton Presidential Library – and she’s still in her 20s.

McComas Serving on National Panel to Develop Smithsonian Exhibition

Posted on 1/30/2008

University of Arkansas professor William F. McComas has been named to a national panel to support the development of an exhibition on "Human Origins: What Does it Mean to be Human," under construction at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington.

What's on the Web: Financial, Personnel Forms Updated

Posted by Brandi Maples on 1/30/2008

Change of Grade Procedure Outlined

Posted on 12/12/2007

Miles Elected Secretary of National Higher Education Organization

Posted on 12/10/2007

Jennifer M. Miles, assistant professor of higher education, has been elected secretary of the national Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs.

What's on the Web: News Archive Goes Back Three Years

Posted on 11/29/2007

Former Student Honors Doctoral Fellow With Stanford Tribute

Posted on 11/29/2007

Marc Holley, a doctoral fellow who conducts research in the department of education reform in the College of Education and Health Professions, has been honored by Stanford University in its Teacher Tribute Initiative.

Staff Profile of Cheryl Nimmo: Accountant Rolls with Changes in College Operations

Posted on 11/26/2007

Cheryl Nimmo celebrates 15 years of employment at the University of Arkansas this month.

McFadden, Jones Raise Money for Scholarships, Boys and Girls Clubs

Posted on 11/15/2007

Mayes Takes Top Teaching Honor in Dance at Arkansas Conference

Posted on 11/14/2007

Susan Mayes, an instructor in the Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance, was recently named 2007 Dance Education Teacher of the Year.

What's on the Web: ADE Professional Development Provider Assurance Form

Posted on 11/8/2007

University of Arkansas faculty and staff members interested in offering professional development opportunities to Arkansas school teachers can now submit applications to an on-campus contact for review.

Options Available to Communicate With Students

Posted on 11/8/2007

The College of Education and Health Professions offers several options to help faculty members communicate with students.

College Staff Members Get Into Halloween Spirit

Posted on 11/8/2007

From the media coverage last week, you might have thought it was only Darren McFadden and Felix Jones who put on costumes.

Staff Profile of Steve Langsner: Assistant Dean Keeps Interest of Faculty at Forefront

Posted on 11/8/2007

He worked as a university faculty member for 18 years before he took an administrative position about three years ago.

Totten Named English Teacher of the Year Among Arkansas College Faculty

Posted on 11/1/2007

Samuel Totten is honored by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts.

What's on the Web: Faculty, Staff Bios

Posted on 10/30/2007

What's on the Web: Outside Scholarship Information Available

Posted on 10/23/2007

Staff Profile of Bart Cohen: Director of Technology Services Has Interests Beyond Machinery

Posted on 10/23/2007

He’s the guy you meet in your first day or week on the job when he gets your computer and related equipment set up.

Davis Earns National Distinguished Principal Award

Posted on 10/30/2007

Debbie Davis was one of 61 people honored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals in Washington, D.C.

Stotsky Lends Expertise to Strengthening Database

Posted on 10/29/2007

Sandra Stotsky has been advising Computer Services Corp., which operates ERIC, an Internet-based digital library of education research and information, for several years.

McComas Suggests New Way of Teaching Biology

Posted on 10/23/2007

An article by William F. McComas suggests changes in curriculum that would affect the way students learn biology in middle school and high school.

College Council Information Available Online

Posted on 10/1/2007

A section has been added to the Web site of the College of Education and Health Professions with information about the new College Council, the representative body for the college faculty.

Lucas, Murry Release Second Edition of New Faculty Guidebook

Posted on 10/1/2007

Authors Christopher J. Lucas and John W. Murry Jr. drew on their own experiences and discussions with other faculty members over the years to compile the information for New Faculty: A Practical Guide for Academic Beginners.

School Nurses From Around State Benefit From Summer Institute

Posted on 9/12/2007

School nurses traveled from as far as Camden, El Dorado and Texarkana to take part in the continuing education opportunity afforded by the annual School Nurse Summer Institute co-sponsored by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing.

Boyer Center Welcomes New Advisor

Posted on 9/12/2007

Alexis Hurdle began work in August as an academic advisor in the Boyer Center for Student Services.

College Course and Program Committee Information Available Online

Posted on 8/27/2007

Information concerning the College Course and Program Committee can now be found on the college's Web site.

Hewitt: Bargaining Within the School Culture

Posted on 8/27/2007

School cultures are unique, which has a lot to do with the unpredictable and sometimes irrational behavior that can occur at the bargaining table.

Samuel Totten Pens Op-Ed Piece for The Morning News

Posted on 8/27/2007

Some prognosticators and human rights dilettantes – within the U.S. government and certain nongovernmental organizations – have repeatedly claimed throughout the early months of the summer that the situation in Darfur (where a genocide has raged for the past four years in which the government of Sudan and its Arab cohort, the Janjaweed, have killed upward of at least 250,000 black Africans) is better today than it has been for years.

Subscribe to Daily Headlines to Keep Up with Campus News, Events

Posted on 8/27/2007

For those of you who are new to the University of Arkansas campus -- and those who aren't but never have gotten around to it -- I wanted to be sure you're aware of the opportunity to learn about what's going on across campus by subscribing to Daily Headlines.

College's Annual Report Posted on Web

Posted on 8/27/2007

The annual report for the College of Education and Health Professions was recently completed and submitted to Provost Bob Smith.

Letter to Faculty Explains New Governance Plan

Posted by Barbara E. Hinton on 8/14/2007

The Governance and Structure Task Force, consisting of a representative from each department, has designed a streamlined and efficient plan, aimed at increasing faculty participation in the governance of academic matters and facilitating communication and collaboration between the college faculty and administration. The Governance Plan details both the advisory responsibilities and governance authority of the faculty.

Call Issued for Nominations to Faculty Governance Positions

Posted by George Denny on 8/14/2007

At our fall meeting on August 17, we will vote on a new faculty governance plan recommended by the college's Governance and Structure Task Force. Barbara Hinton sent the plan as an e-mail attachment on August 3. Faculty governance takes on increased importance as we face changes as a college.

Athletic Training Education Program Hosts Splinting Workshop

Posted on 8/14/2007

Nine medical students and five orthopedic nurses joined students in the University of Arkansas athletic training education program in Fayetteville for a three-hour workshop July 27 on applying splints and casting material.

Miller Elected President of the National Society for Shared Governance

Posted on 8/14/2007

Michael T. Miller, professor of higher education at the University of Arkansas, has been elected the 2007-2008 president of the National Society for Shared Governance. His one-year term will begin in November in Memphis, Tenn., at the society's Fifth Annual National Symposium on Shared Governance, where he will succeed Professor Glenn Nelson of the University of Pittsburgh.

Boyer Center Makes Successful Transition to New Orientation Schedule

Posted by Michael Sturtevant on 8/2/2007

If you are one of the Boyer Center for Student Services staff or the orientation faculty advisors, you've probably been saying this lately. June saw a massive re-vamping of the orientation program, both for the University of Arkansas as a whole, and for the College of Education and Health Professions in particular.

Portraits Scheduled Before Aug. 17 Fall Faculty/Staff Meeting

Posted on 8/2/2007

New faculty and staff members of the College of Education and Health Professions, as well as those who have not had a studio portrait taken in the past few years, are asked to plan to have their photos taken before the Aug. 17 fall faculty/staff meeting in the Graduate Education Building.

Health Teams Abroad Program Wins University Award

Posted on 8/2/2007

Four College of Education and Health Professions faculty members are part of a team that will receive an award at the fall Academic Convocation for the study abroad experience they designed.

Fran Hagstrom, assistant professor of communication disorders, Charles Riggs, professor of kinesiology, Nan Smith-Blair, assistant professor of nursing, and Barbara Shadden, professor of communication disorders and co-director of the Center for Studies on Aging based in the college, teamed with colleagues in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences to design a study abroad program in which they traveled with five students to Sweden.

College Reorganization Completed With Change to Five Departments

Posted on 7/10/2007

The College of Education and Health Professions completed a reorganization of academic programs effective July 1.

College Implements New Accounting Process as Fiscal Year 2008 Begins

Posted on 7/11/2007

The College of Education and Health Professions implemented a new, centralized accounting system with the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1. The change was suggested by several department heads and approved by a unanimous vote during a meeting earlier this year of the executive committee of the college's Administrative Council.

Information Submissions Sought for Digital Signboards in College’s Buildings

Posted on 7/11/2007

The College of Education and Health Professions added digital message boards to the college's buildings this summer as another tool to communicate with students, faculty, staff and the public.

Happy 10th Anniversary, College of Education and Health Professions

Posted on 7/11/2007

Did you know the name of the college was officially changed on July 1, 1997, to more adequately reflect the broad array and full diversity of its academic and professional programs?