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Teachers Immerse Themselves in the Science, Art of Teaching Writing
Participants in the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project 2008 Invitational Summer Institute at the University of Arkansas were, from left, front row, Erin McFalls, English at Fayetteville High School; Susan Hensley, literacy coach at Grace Hill Elementary in Rogers; Candy Phillips, fifth grade in Berryville; Stephanie Cowan, second grade at Owl Creek Elementary in Fayetteville; Reese Neal, English at Woodland Junior High in Fayetteville; Angela McCutcheon, English at Woodland; Danielle Renfroe, English at Ramay Junior High in Fayetteville; Sharla Keen-Mills, English and art of writing at Woodland; Cindy Williams, literacy coach in Berryville; Anne Lane, co-director and English at Ramay; and Jamie Highfill, co-director and English at Woodland; back row, Eileen Raines, literacy in Berryville; Chris Goering, assistant professor of secondary English and literacy education and director of the writing project; Mike Thomas, teacher-consultant and drama and history at Ramay; Henry Childress, science at Ramay; Scott Sullivan, English at Bentonville High School; Jake Edwards, English and advanced composition at the University of Arkansas; and Kelly Buckley, sixth- and seventh-grade reading and English at Lingle Middle School in Rogers.
Samuel Totten, professor of secondary education, established the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project in 1997 in the College of Education and Health Professions. It is funded by a federal grant through the National Writing Project. This year's four-week institute ended July 24.
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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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
Announcements & Reminders
State Offers Teacher Education Loans and Grants
Information on Late Administrative Registrations
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The College of Education and Health Professions Scholarship Application Period is now closed!
If you applied for a scholarship from the college, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of receipt and eligibility status in February. Additional materials will be requested if necessary. Notifications will be received no later than mid-April 2008.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the scholarship process, please contact Erin Hogue at (479) 575-4420 or via e-mail at ethogue@uark.edu.
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