2007 Archive
Conference Fills Education Journal with Researchers' Best Ideas for Reform
Papers about education reform submitted at a 2006 University of Arkansas conference make up the latest issue of the Peabody Journal of Education published by Vanderbilt University. Continue reading
Parks Family's Generosity Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
The Parks family of Prairie Grove is special to the College of Education and Health Professions. Continue reading
Army ROTC to Commission First Nursing Student
Maj. Gen. Gale S. Pollock will administer the military oath of office to nursing graduate, Lisa Hammond of Groesbeck, Texas. Continue reading
Totten Awarded Fulbright Fellowship to Work in Rwanda
At the National University of Rwanda, Samuel Totten will work with faculty and graduate students from the Centre for Conflict Management, as well as faculty in history, political science and law, to develop a master's degree program in genocide studies. Continue reading
Writers Explore Concept of Aging Well
The Office for Studies on Aging at the University of Arkansas hosted a reception Nov. 29 for the winners of the third-annual Aging Well writing contest. Continue reading
Educator-Preparation Programs Receive Renewed National Accreditation
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education recently awarded the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas continuing accreditation for its professional education unit. Continue reading
IBM to Provide Arkansas Schools With Technology to Assist Spanish-Speaking Families
IBM awarded a grant valued at nearly $1.4 million to the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions for IBM's TraduceloAhora! (Translate Now!) program. Continue reading
Goering Suggests Using Song Lyrics When Teaching Literature to Adolescents
A former high school English teacher turned literacy researcher at the University of Arkansas says that discussing song lyrics in the classroom can help students connect in multiple, complex levels with traditional literature. Continue reading
Benton's Study Shows Park Interpreters Connect People With Nature, Culture
A recreation researcher at the University of Arkansas has found that park staff and volunteers remain true to their roots as nature guides. Continue reading
Nafukho Co-Authors Book Aimed at Reducing Injuries in Crashes
Fredrick Nafukho is one of four authors of a new training manual for professionals who work to reduce traffic injuries. Continue reading
Costrell: Pension Plans Create Spikes in Wealth, Worsen Teacher Shortage
The structure of many teacher pension plans is driving experienced teachers to retire early even though they are in high demand because of teacher shortages and requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Continue reading
Bowles Coordinates Learning Opportunity for Foreign Language Teachers
The University of Arkansas flagship campus and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith are joining forces to provide continuing education for Arkansas foreign language teachers at an all-day conference Thursday, Nov. 1. Continue reading
Analysis Examines Impact of Test-Based Grade Retention
An analysis of the impact of a promotion and retention policy in Florida public schools adds to the limited research on test-based promotion and suggests its value to students. Continue reading
Counseling Master's Program Accommodates Working Teachers
The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas recently changed its Master of Science degree in school counseling to help more people earn credentials in the counseling field. Continue reading
Grant to Fund the Future of Science, Math Education
The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Arkansas a three-year, $749,856 grant to fund scholarships for students preparing to become teachers in mathematics or science. Continue reading
Graduate Assistant Settles Back into Routine After Life in War Zone
Until about six months ago, Armando Espinoza spent his days processing detainees in Iraq. Today, he helps coordinate more than 40 sports activities for the thousands of University of Arkansas students who play intramural sports each year. Continue reading
Educator Interrupts Doctoral Program for Military Duty in Iraq
Jeff Wisdom withdrew from a doctoral program in the College of Education and Health Professions this semester, which isn't an action that a college would usually publicize. But in this case, Wisdom's professors have shown strong support for his decision. Continue reading
Master's Student Served with Counterintelligence Force in Africa
Justin Burch had been back home in Missouri from basic training just a couple of weeks when terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The young Marine got a phone call telling him to pack his bags and get to Kansas City. Continue reading
Article by Shadden, Koski Explains Finding a Voice in the Face of Aphasia
Lessons learned in a communication group at the University of Arkansas offer people with serious communication problems a way to redefine who they are on their own terms. Continue reading
Shadden Honored for Teaching and Service
The Arkansas Alumni Association congratulates Barbara Shadden, one of the 2007 recipients of the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards. Continue reading
Stotsky, New Chair Holder, to Study Teacher Quality
Stotsky's work on Massachusetts' educational standards, teacher licensure linked to higher achievement scores on national assessment. Continue reading
Federal Grant Will Train ESL Teachers
College of Education and Health Professions establishes partnership with Springdale schools to serve growing population of English language learners. Continue reading
McComas Wins Evolution Education Award
A University of Arkansas professor will receive the National Association of Biology Teachers' top honor at a conference in November in Atlanta. Continue reading
Teens Learn About Education, Job Prospects in Health Care
Junior high school students finished a week of learning about health professions June 15 by getting an idea of what it would be like to work as an athletic trainer. Continue reading
Volunteers Can Receive Free Counseling Services
Couples and families are being sought for free counseling services through the Counselor Education program at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Elementary School Mentors Prepare for University Interns
A panel of three Holcomb Elementary School teachers answered questions and gave advice Aug. 8 to fellow Fayetteville and Springdale teachers who will serve as mentors for University of Arkansas graduate students this school year. Continue reading
Teachers Gain Insight, Learn Techniques at Writing Project Invitational
Would students learn that history is about much more than dates, people and places if they take these facts and put them into a narrative - write a play or a poem or compose a letter that delves into a historical figure's actions and feelings? Continue reading
Agriculture Teachers Harvest Information at UA Workshop
Teachers at a four-day workshop sponsored by the Professional Development Academy learned about technologies such as global positioning systems and lasers, AutoCAD and PlasmaCAM design tools. Continue reading
Superintendents in Classroom with Arkansas Leadership Academy
School superintendents are expected to have all the answers. They are community leaders, especially in small towns like those that make up a mostly rural state such as Arkansas. Continue reading
Miller Elected President of the National Society for Shared Governance
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. Continue reading
Ritter to Review 'What Works' in Education
University of Arkansas named as partner in new federal contract awarded to run clearinghouse of independent analysis of research, programs in K-12 education. Continue reading
Guidelines Offered to Help Students Who Are Hard of Hearing
University of Arkansas professors serve as lead editors for guidelines offering help to better identify and serve college students who are hard of hearing or deaf. Continue reading
National Certification Course for Human Resource Professionals Scheduled
University of Arkansas licensed by Society of Human Resource Management to deliver exam preparation course to human resource professionals in Arkansas. Continue reading
School Nurses 'Taking Care of Business'
Annual institute offers leadership development for school employees charged with taking care of students' health needs; speakers focus this year on resources. Continue reading
2007 School Nurse Summer Institute Schedule
The 2007 School Nurse Summer Institute is scheduled for Aug. 1-3 at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Continue reading
Cultural Component Makes Literacy Program Special to Marshallese
Marta Collier, Yvette Murphy and Deanna Perez Williams received funding from the Women's Giving Circle to create a home-based literacy project for Marshallese mothers and their children. Continue reading
Historical Vignettes Deepen Science Learning
Lessons from history can be particularly effective in teaching complex concepts of the underlying nature of science, says University of Arkansas professor. Continue reading
Scholarship Support a Continuing Need
In January 2007, a record number of students applied online for scholarship assistance for the 2007-2008 academic year. This was the second year the college used an electronic application for the collegewide application process. Continue reading
Nursing Student: Scholarships Make College, Raising Family Possible
Earning her bachelor of science in nursing while taking care of her two children would not have been possible without support she received in scholarships from the College of Education and Health Professions, says Anastacia Miller. Continue reading
Scholarships Help Fort Smith Family Send Seven Children to University of Arkansas
When you come from a family of seven children, six of whom are attending the University of Arkansas at the same time, winning a scholarship can really come in handy. Continue reading
Graduate Student in Adapted Physical Education Profiled
Vanessa Rouse describes experience as graduate student in health science, kinesiology, recreation and dance. Continue reading
Elementary Teachers Boost Math Knowledge
University faculty members to teach workshop to personnel from Lincoln, Decatur, Springdale school districts to deepen content mastery. Continue reading
Junior High School Students Examine Health Professions
Program designed to encourage members of minorities to consider careers in allied medical care field; group to learn from UA professor, local practitioners. Continue reading
Literacy Conference Gives Teachers Tools
Leaders discuss teaching students at varying academic levels; topics include differentiating instruction, academic writing, using technology to help struggling readers. Continue reading
Professor Evaluates Ohio Teacher Pension Plan
System rewards teachers for retiring early, adding to shortage in work force; Arkansas faces similar issues because of defined-benefit method used. Continue reading
Anderson Writes Piece for NFL.com About Day Son Drafted
NFL.com published a piece written by Glenn Anderson, professor of rehabilitation education and research, about his family's experiences the day son Jamaal, a former Razorback standout, was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. Continue reading
New Nursing Master's Program Accredited
Nurses return to college for education in advanced practice as clinical nurse specialists, put new knowledge to work improving patient care at local hospitals. Continue reading
Totten Discusses Darfur Situation on National Radio Show
Samuel Totten was interviewed Thursday, May 31, about the situation in Darfur, Sudan, by Tavis Smiley for his radio program, "The Tavis Smiley Show." Continue reading
Vascular Nursing Society Honors Professor
International association gives Glenda Lawson its highest award for her work to spread word about peripheral arterial disease and simple tool to detect it. Continue reading
Professor Appointed to State Counseling Board
Roy C. Farley, professor of counselor education at the University of Arkansas, was recently appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe to serve on the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. Continue reading
Report: Schools of Choice Can Boost Civic Values
Professor's analysis of 21 quantitative studies focusing on democratic citizenship shows largely neutral or positive effect of private schools, public charter schools. Continue reading
Rehab Master's Students Win Scholarships, Describe Experiences
Kathy Dickerson and Carolyn Jackson, both of Fort Smith, recently won scholarships from the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association. Continue reading
Barta Recognized for Including Diversity in Curriculum
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Education announced the recipients of grants to infuse diversity into the curriculum. Continue reading
Tavano Addresses Needs of Multi-Generational Work Force at National Conference
Judith Tavano recently presented information to human resource development professionals about the issues they must understand to market training to a multi-generational work force. Continue reading
College Announces Scholarship Winners
The College of Education and Health Professions recognized the following winners of scholarships April 18 during the college's annual Honors Convocation. Continue reading
College of Education and Health Professions Honors Students
Reed Greenwood, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, announced the following student awards April 18 during the college's annual Honors Convocation. Continue reading
Office for Studies on Aging Part of KUAF Series on Mental Health of Older People
Faculty and staff members of the College of Education and Health Professions provided expertise for a series of in-depth reports on mental health and older people. Continue reading
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." Continue reading
Alumna's Work With At-Risk Teens Wins National Recognition
Coaches have long touted the life lessons their athletes learn while playing sports - teamwork, leadership, focus, selflessness, believing in oneself, caring for others. Deb Walter takes a similar philosophy beyond the football field or softball diamond. Continue reading
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. Julie Goldman found a lack of awareness of emergency vehicle safety issues when she studied perceptions of fire chiefs. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Program Offers Chance for Advancement
The human resource development concentration 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. Continue reading
A Testimonial by Margie R. Blake
Margie R. Blake will receive her bachelor's degree from the U of A on May 12. She was 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. Continue reading
College Well Represented at Meeting of Educational Researchers
Nearly a dozen members of the faculty and staff and doctoral students from the College of Education and Health Professions presented research at the annual meeting April 9-13 of the American Educational Research Association in Chicago. Continue reading
ESPN Tells Story of Professor and His Son
His son is a possible Top-10 NFL draft pick, but he doesn't listen to the gossip, the rumor or the innuendo. Because he cannot hear. Continue reading
Conference to Focus on Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
A nurse leader from Texas will speak about evidence-based practice at a nursing research conference Monday sponsored by the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. Continue reading
Doctoral Fellow Studying New Zealand's Education System
Joshua Barnett, a University of Arkansas doctoral student, traveled to New Zealand in January to study the country's education system and policies. Continue reading
UA Graduate Named Earth Science Teacher of Year
Ryan Henry, a 2004 graduate of the University of Arkansas, recently won a national award for teaching children earth science the way he thinks they learn best -- by experiencing the subject out in the field. Continue reading
College Names Tavano to Direct Professional Development Academy
A new Professional Development Academy gives the College of Education and Health Professions an additional avenue to serve the state, furthering its mission as part of a land-grant university. Continue reading
Communication Disorders Students SURFing for Knowledge
Two College of Education and Health Professions students majoring in communication disorders have won SURF awards to help fund research into factors that affect language development in children. Continue reading
Gohn Transforms Student Papers Into Work About Helping Others Succeed
Lyle Gohn spent 40 years as a college administrator and professor, the last 25 at the University of Arkansas. Continue reading
Report Finds Merit Pay Has Positive Effects
Study of Little Rock schools in program reveals higher test scores for students, improved work environment for teachers. Continue reading
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