2008 Archive
Writing Contest Celebrates Aging Well
The contest, which was open to all students, faculty and staff members of the university, was made possible by a gift from Bob and Louise Garnett, residents of Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville. Continue reading
Miller, Kissinger Visit Egyptian Universities
In mid-November, two faculty members of the College of Education and Health Professions visited a number of higher education institutions in Egypt to explore possible collaboration. Continue reading
Professors Advise President-elect to Put Children First in Reform
Three University of Arkansas professors have written a paper offering advice to President-elect Obama on what education reform measures he should pursue during his administration. Continue reading
Future Principals Think on Their Feet During Classroom Walk-Throughs
Students in Paul Hewitt's Instructional Leadership, Planning and Supervision class spent a day this fall gaining real-world experience at Harp Elementary in Springdale. Continue reading
College Benefactor Honored as Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
David Banks of Fayetteville was honored as the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser at the 7th Annual Northwest Arkansas National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Nov. 19. Continue reading
Five Mann School Students Chosen to Work at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas
Five students in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing spent the summer working at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Continue reading
Graduate School Courses Prepare Next Generation of Professors
The University of Arkansas Graduate School has joined a growing trend among higher education institutions to provide formal instruction in how to be a successful professor. Continue reading
Clark, Longtime Foreign Language Professor, to Address Area Teachers
Margaret Clark, associate professor emerita of foreign languages at the University of Arkansas, will give the keynote address Friday, Nov. 14, at the fall conference of District III of the Arkansas Foreign Language Teachers Association. Continue reading
Graduate Certificate Gives Teachers Information, Skills to Help Students With Autism
A graduate certificate being offered by the College of Education and Health Professions through a combination of on-campus and online courses will help teachers and other educators be better prepared to help students with autism spectrum disorders. Continue reading
Department of Education Reform Sponsors Conference on Judging Bush
The "Judging Bush" conference takes place Saturday, Nov. 22, at Villanova University near Philadelphia. Continue reading
Scholarships Honoring Athletic Trainers Awarded
Five students from the College of Education and Health Professions' athletic training graduate program at the University of Arkansas have received scholarships created in honor of Dean Weber and Bill Ferrell. Continue reading
New Student Ambassadors Describe Their Experiences
The College of Education and Health Professions announces the selection of five student ambassadors for the 2008-09 school year. Continue reading
College Building Partnerships with School Counselors
Their students deal with cyber bullying, conflict about sexual identity, fear of gang activity, pressure to perform well on benchmark tests and anxiety caused by having a family member in Iraq - and that's in middle school. Continue reading
Grant of $4 Million Funds Rehabilitation Training, Technical Assistance at Hot Springs-Based Center
The Rehabilitation Services Administration awarded a grant of $832,000 per year for five years to the Center for the Utilization of Rehabilitation Resources for Education, Networking, Training and Service in Hot Springs. Continue reading
Leadership in Education Focus for New Holder of Endowed Chair
The College of Education and Health Professions announces the appointment of Robert Maranto to the Twenty-First Century Chair in Leadership at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Grant Allows Researcher to Examine High Blood Pressure in Women
Heidi Kluess, assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Arkansas, has received a grant of $82,000 from the National Institute on Aging to study how the sympathetic nervous system controls blood flow and blood pressure in women as they age. Continue reading
Slots Open for New Doctoral Program in Education Policy
Students can begin applying now for a place in a new doctoral program at the University of Arkansas that is expected to compete with the top education policy academic programs in the nation. Continue reading
Razorback Anglers Take National Championship
The University of Arkansas bass fishing team secured its first national title Sept. 21 in Lewisville, Texas. Continue reading
Student Ambassadors Chosen for New Academic Year
The College of Education and Health Professions announces the selection of five student ambassadors for the 2008-09 school year. Continue reading
IMRS Says Recreation a Natural for Green
Craig Edmonston, director of IMRS, said a focus on sustainability builds on the philosophy already ingrained in one of IMRS' eight programs. Continue reading
Former Springdale Principal to Direct Leadership Academy
Debbie Davis has been chosen as the new director of the Arkansas Leadership Academy. Continue reading
Dean Greenwood Announces Retirement
Following a 35-year career with the University of Arkansas, Reed Greenwood will retire as dean of the College of Education and Health Professions effective June 30, 2009. Continue reading
MAT Student's Effort to Open Higher Education to All Expands
She may speak their language but Jessica Fay knew in some ways her life was very different from that of her students. One of the biggest differences was their unfamiliarity with higher education, and she set out to change that. Continue reading
Pulaski Bank's Gift Buys Thousands of University ID Card Holders
University of Arkansas students will receive free ID card holders in Razorback red that provide a more secure way to carry their cards they need to bring when working out on campus or participating in one of the many activities sponsored by IMRS. Continue reading
Fulbright Award Takes Siloam Springs Man to Hong Kong
As a kid, the farthest Bryan Winzer traveled from his home in Siloam Springs was to Chunky, Miss., to stay with his grandparents in the summer. But, if you want to reach Winzer anytime during the next 11 months, he'll be in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Secretary Spellings Appoints Costrell to Technical Advisory Panel
Robert Costrell, holder of an endowed chair in education accountability at the University of Arkansas, has been appointed to the National Technical Advisory Council. Continue reading
President Bush Nominates Wolf for Research Advisory Board
Patrick Wolf, holder of an endowed chair in school choice at the University of Arkansas, has been nominated by President Bush to serve on the National Board for Education Sciences. Continue reading
Holt's Book: Experience Confirms 18 Steps to School Bond Success
A book written by a University of Arkansas education researcher offers a practical guide to superintendents considering a bond initiative that, when followed, leads to success. Continue reading
College Helps Fayetteville Teachers Prepare for New School Year
Teachers in the Fayetteville School District have a veritable smorgasbord of professional development opportunities to choose from in August. Continue reading
Education, Engineering Officials Explore Collaboration with United Arab Emirates
A University of Arkansas delegation visited higher education institutions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in April, meeting with leaders there to explore opportunities for collaborative partnerships. Continue reading
Study Pinpoints Reasons for Principal Shortage
The University of Arkansas' educational leadership program has released a major study that found the No. 1 reason teacher leaders do not want to become principals is the pressures of testing and accountability. Continue reading
College Announces Administrative Changes
Nan Smith-Blair, associate professor of nursing, began serving July 1 as interim director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Training Grant to Pay Tuition, Stipend to Rehabilitation Counseling Students
Seven University of Arkansas master's students in rehabilitation counseling can apply for full tuition and fees, plus a $550 per month stipend, thanks to a training grant awarded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration. Continue reading
Education of Boys Topic of Two Presentations
Two presentations in September sponsored by the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas will focus on the education of boys. Continue reading
Payne Discusses How Poverty Affects Education; Minkel Describes Work with English-Language Learners
Poor children and their parents think differently about education than people with more money, but teachers can help when they understand the hidden rules associated with different levels of income, Ruby Payne explained to educators earlier this month. Continue reading
Gift to Buy Equipment for Research to Prevent Injuries, Aid in Rehabilitation
Bob Carver (B.S.E., 1960) has grown very close to the Razorback athletic programs since his years as a student at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Literacy Symposium Features Ruby Payne Among Leading Educators
Ruby Payne, author of A Framework for Understanding Poverty, will speak to about 600 teachers, literacy coaches and school administrators during the third annual University of Arkansas Literacy Symposium on June 5-6. Continue reading
'Women on Weights' Teaches Participants Proper Technique, Improves Health
On a university campus, even the exercise programs come with educational components. Continue reading
GK-12 Program Wins National Science Foundation Award
The KIDS program is a partnership of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Health Professions and the College of Engineering. Continue reading
Rogers Principal One of Two Designated as Master Principals by Arkansas Leadership Academy
Roger Hill, principal of Kirksey Middle School in Rogers, and Debbie Heath, principal of Wynne Primary School in Wynne, have achieved the status of Master School Principal. Continue reading
Secondary Education Student Wins 2008 Senior Honor Citation
The Arkansas Alumni Association recognized University of Arkansas seniors Jessica Fay of Joplin, Mo., and Zach Donnell of Miami, Okla., with the 2008 Senior Honor Citation awards. Continue reading
Collier's Team Wins Second Women's Giving Circle Grant
A grant from the Women's Giving Circle will build on an existing program serving the Marshallese community. Continue reading
International Students on Campus: Rich Opportunities Plus Complex Cultural Issues
International Students in American Colleges and Universities: A History, co-authored by professor Christopher J. Lucas and Teresa Brawner Bevis, highlights the history and experiences of international students at American colleges and universities. Continue reading
Preserving a Language and Culture: Teaching Choctaw in the Public Schools
In a program that could become a model for other threatened languages, Freddie A. Bowles, foreign language educator at the University of Arkansas, works with the Choctaw Nation to preserve and revitalize this indigenous heritage language. Continue reading
New Master's Degree for Physical Education Offered Online
A new, online degree program at the University of Arkansas could serve many physical education teachers and coaches in Arkansas who do not have an advanced degree. Continue reading
Technology Workshop Helps Teachers Prepare Students
Many students in Arkansas come from a low-tech background. The College of Education and Health Professions recently provided a workshop to train teachers to implement new technology so that these students will enter college or a career well-prepared. Continue reading
Study: School Financing System Improved Following Lake View
The Office for Education Policy assessed the extent to which the state met the court mandate in the Lake View case of improving the adequacy and equity of the state's system of school funding. Continue reading
Education Students Practice Interviewing, Being Interviewed
Paul Hewitt, an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Arkansas, is teaching a course this spring in which he assigned a group project requiring the students to write interview questions and conduct a simulated interview. Continue reading
Stotsky Serves on National Panel Offering Blueprint for Success in Math
Sandra Stotsky was appointed in 2006 to the National Mathematics Advisory Panel to make recommendations to U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings. Continue reading
Address by Choctaw Language Educators Open to Campus, Public
Curtis Billy and Teresa Billy, two members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, will speak on campus Monday, April 14, about educating Native American children and their experiences growing up as speakers of the Choctaw language. Continue reading
Sen. Argue to Assess State Educational System After Lake View Lawsuit
State Sen. Jim Argue, D-Little Rock, will speak about "Lake View and Beyond" at a daylong conference April 22 in Little Rock examining the current status of Arkansas public education. Continue reading
College of Education and Health Professions Honors Students, Faculty on April 16
Celebration of year's achievements to be held at Center for Continuing Education. Continue reading
Newgent's Research Shows Test Scores Go Up with Best Friends of Different Race
Having a best friend of a different race can make a big difference in the academic achievement of black and Hispanic high school students, according to a University of Arkansas study. Continue reading
Intramural Program Featured by CBS College Sports
The Fayetteville campus intramural program was selected by Coca-Cola and POWERade as one of five schools to be featured in video clips produced by CBS College Sports. Continue reading
Researchers Study Effects of School Consolidation on Students, Educators
School consolidation affects the students and teachers who move to a new school more than it affects students and teachers in the receiving school, a new study by University of Arkansas researchers found. Continue reading
Scholars, Practitioners Gather to Promote Health of Arkansans
The Professional Development Academy in the College of Education and Health Professions and Arkansas Migrant Education present the 2008 Arkansas Minority Health Conference on April 11 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale. Continue reading
Tavano Encourages School Administrators to Predict the Future
Judith Tavano addressed two sessions of Arkansas school administrators at the 2008 Arkansas Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership Conference. Continue reading
University of Arkansas Teams with Botanical Garden to Offer Series of Environmental Workshops for Teachers
Teachers can learn "Earth lessons" to use in their classrooms at a workshop March 29 presented by the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks and the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Students Named to Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for Fall
The College of Education and Health Professions congratulates its students who have shown outstanding academic achievement. Continue reading
Browns Establish Access Arkansas Scholarship for Nursing Program
Guy and Ellen Brown of Fayetteville have established an Access Arkansas scholarship in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Students Nominate Four College Faculty Members for Honor
Four members of the College of Education and Health Professions faculty were honored Feb. 21 at a faculty appreciation banquet hosted by the Student Alumni Board and Associated Student Government. Continue reading
UA Students Help to Hone New Test for Prospective Foreign Language Teachers
University of Arkansas students studying to be foreign language teachers participated in January in a pilot program to revise the Praxis II test. Continue reading
State Offers Teacher Education Loans and Grants
Loans and grants are available from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Continue reading
Undergraduates Earn Funds for Research
Five undergraduate students in the College of Education and Health Professions won State Undergraduate Research Fellowships this year to help finance the research for their honors theses. Continue reading
National Expert to Headline University of Arkansas Symposium on Autism Disorders
Every Arkansas special education teacher is likely to work with a child who has autism. Continue reading
Research Expected to Answer Questions About School Choice in Milwaukee
The first in a series of research findings on the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program was released Monday, Feb. 25. Continue reading
UAMS Satellite, Collaboration to Strengthen Nursing Program
Officials of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas are now actively planning to relocate nursing education to the planned Fayetteville satellite campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Continue reading
Miller Named Editor of Journal of Research in Education
Michael T. Miller, professor of higher education in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, has been named the editor of the Journal of Research in Education. Continue reading
Arizona State Nursing Professor to Share Evidence-Based Practice
Alyce Schultz will share her experiences and research from four decades of nursing practice and teaching at the University of Arkansas' 17th annual nursing research conference April 7. Continue reading
Textbook Continues Focus on Productivity, Independence for People with Disabilities
Richard T. Roessler, University professor of rehabilitation education and research, recently released the sixth edition of Foundations of the Vocational Rehabilitation Process with co-author Stanford E. Rubin. Continue reading
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- College Names Assistant Dean for Health Professions
- Award-Winning Teacher, Author, Climber Recalls Beginnings at University of Arkansas
- Alumna Pushes Students to Look at Science Behind Athletic Training
- Young Alumna Making Big Impact Five Years Into Her Teaching Career
- Conference Topic: Beyond Math, Literacy
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